Mr. Carl Lawrence Daniels

Mr. Carl Lawrence Daniels, 79, of Peoria, Illinois passed away at 3:58 pm on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Carl was born on March 22, 1941 in Waco, TX to Gasper Daniels and Elizabeth (Robinson) Daniels Hazel. He married Opal Daniels and to that union was 5 children were born, Chris, Tod, Deborah, Kelly and Toni. He later married Rose Mary Dean in Peoria, IL on January 23, 1988 and shared 32 wonderful years. Carl retired from Caterpillar as a High-Rise Operator after 38 years of service. He attended Manual High School when it was on Lincoln Street where he played on the basketball team. Carl was raised up in Mt. Zion Baptist Church and sang in the male choir. He loved to golf, play basketball, dance and loved his family. He was a volunteer with the Elite Youth Program under Carl Cannon. Carl attended Riverside Community Church. He went on a mission trip in Long Island Bahamas with the Riverside Community Church Maritimes Ministries. Carl leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted wife, Rose Mary Daniels; two sons, Chris (Carolyn “Renee”) Daniels and Tod (Fabian) Daniels; two daughters, Deborah Daniels and Kelly Daniels; two step daughters, Charmane (Steven) Russell and Janette Sims all of Peoria, IL; two brothers, Warren Daniels of St. Albans, NY and Raymond (Teresita) Moszee of Tucson, AZ and 16 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who adored him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Toni Jackson and one sister, Mamie Epsy. A private funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Riverside Community Church with a visitation beginning prior at 10 am. Pastor Michael Richardson will officiate and Pastor John King will bring forth the eulogy. 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 and attendance limits will be observed. In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Funerals are limited to no more than 25% or less people at the church. 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. Funerals are limited to no more than 25% of the decedent’s immediate family members. *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. The sanctuary can socially distance and seat no more than 25% or less people. All others will be able to flow through prior to beginning of the service. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Carl Lawrence Daniels

March 22, 1941 - January 1, 2021