John Henry Lee Sr. Obituary
The memory of John Henry Lee Sr. of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on May 23, 2025 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willa Mae Lee and Bruce Wade; his daughter Lorraine Coats; and his sister Wanda Thornton. He is survived by: his children, John H. Lee, Jr. (Cameisha Madison) of Glendale, AZ, Richard R. Lee (Tracy) of Peoria, IL, Carlos M. Reyes (Brittney) of Peoria, IL, Prentis J. Lee (Mary Payton) of Dallas, TX, Donald T. Lee (Renee) of Frisco, TX and Daneil Lee of Peoria, IL; his stepchildren, James Teague of Peoria, IL, Troy Burns (Rita) of Peoria, IL, Kenny Burns of Peoria, IL, Robert Burns of Bentonville, AR, Teresa L. Petty of Peoria, IL and Carolyn Lane of Modesto, CA; his siblings, Wesley Lee (Karen) of Peoria, IL, David Lee (Tammy) of Indianapolis, IN, Stanley Lee of Indianapolis, IN, Rev. Wade S. Thornton (Christine) of Peoria, IL, Patricia Ward, Ella Lee and Diana Johnson (Gary); and his close friends, Rev. James Parkman, Gary Coon and Rev. Dewayne Fisher. He is also survived by 70 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; a host great-great grandchildren.
