Mr. Willie "Will" Carder Sr.

Mr. Willie “Will” Carder, Sr., 82, of Peoria, IL transitioned to his heavenly home at 6:23 am on Friday, November 12, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Will was born on August 19, 1939 in Merigold, Mississippi to Bernice Carder and Turner Murray. Will followed his mom to Peoria, IL at the age of 17. Will was a hard worker. He worked at Kroger for many years, then retired from OSF St. Francis in Floor Maintenance in 2001. Will married the love of his life, Alicestine Brown on October 28, 1974. They shared over 47 years of marriage and together raised three children, Willie, Jr., Vorlett and Shawanna; and one grandson, David. Will was an avid fisherman, gardner and barbeque master. He loved playing with his grand and greatgrandchildren. Will was a great storyteller, keeping you laughing at all his adventures over the years. Will leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted wife, Alicestine Carder of Peoria, IL; his children, Turner (Rodesseca) Carder of Dubuque, IA, Willie Carder, Jr., of Peoria, IL, August Campbell, Shawana Carder and Vorlett Carder all of Peoria, IL; 24 grandchildren including the one they raised, David Anderson; 17 great grandchildren; a special brother-in-law, William (Ina) Brown of Peoria, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Pilgrims Progress C.O.G.I.C with a visitation beginning at 9 am. Elder James Taylor will officiate. Willie will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing is encouraged To be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as a Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Willie "Will" Carder Sr.

August 19, 1939 - November 12, 2021