Mr. Jerry "JC" C. Page Sr.

Mr. Jerry "JC" Charles Page, Sr., 73, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:56 pm, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Jerry, affectionately known as JC was born on January 11, 1950 in Hushpuckena, Mississippi to John and Rosie (Jackson) Page. JC worked at the Peoria Area Food Bank as a delivery driver. JC was a tough man and was great at anything he did. He had a passion for fishing and would do so every chance he got; even traveling to fish. JC was athletic and was a sports enthusiast. He was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs baseball teams. JC was a jokester, but didn’t want to be the subject of the joke. He was serious about his name and didn’t allow people to call him out of his name. He like to play the lottery. JC leaves to cherish his most precious memory five sons, Jerral “JC, Jr.” (Erica Bishop) Page, Michael Diggins, Shontel Diggins, Dewayne Diggins and Antjuan Page all of Peoria, IL; seven daughters, Erica Page , Margaret Diggins, LaShonda (Kevin) Diggins, Deborah (Paul) Younger and Tiffany Howard all of Peoria, IL, Vanessa (Jason) Gardner of Live Oak, FL and Bernice (Antonee) Ollie of Milwaukee, MI; two brothers, John Page, Jr and Jessie Page; three sisters, Rosie (the Rev. Fred) Robinson, Annie Williams and Cenora (James) Beverly all of Peoria, IL; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son and six sisters, Leanna Jefferson, Fannie Johnson, Clara Walker, Aquila Thornton, Lula Williams and a still born. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Greater Wisdom C.O.G.I.C. with a visitation one-hour prior at 10 am. Pastor Fred Robinson will officiate. 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 (Central Time). *Face mask are optional; but understand that some individuals may still mask in public for medical conditions or for their own comfort level. *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Jerry "JC" C. Page Sr.

January 11, 1950 - April 25, 2023