Mr. Ronald Lee " Ronnie" Rasberry Sr.

Mr. Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Rasberry, Sr., 74, of Peoria, Illinois passed away at 11:40 am on Friday, January 12, 2024 at The Loft Rehabilitation Center. Ronald, affectionately known as Ronnie, was born on December 19, 1949 in Greenville, MS to Jessie Mae Frazier and Bennie Rasberry. While a teenager, Ronnie loved boxing and was a Golden Glove Champion at Proctor Center. He graduated from Manual High School in 1967, then honorably served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He married Gloria Hampton in 1976, then later married Maxcine Davis. After his tour of duty with the Navy, Ronnie worked for Caterpillar, Inc., as a Transmission Specialist. He retired October 1, 2002 after 30 years of service. Ronnie loved his family and was a faithful member of Church of the Living God under the leadership of Vice Chief Bishop Leroy Smith. Ronnie served in the culinary ministry at his church. He also was a volunteer cook at the Salvation Army for over three years. Ronnie leaves to cherish his precious memory his children, Peter Williams of Peoria, IL, Roma Hampton of St. Louis, MO, Ronald L. Rasberry, Jr., of Peoria, IL, Devun Davis and Lakisha Davis both of Indianapolis, IN and LaShawn Davis of Peoria, IL; sisters, Marilyn Shipp of Peoria, IL, Carol Lawson of San Diego, CA; brothers, Bennie (Paulette) Rasberry of Fullerton, CA, Michael Lampkin of Peoria, IL and Tim Lampkin of Murphysboro, AR; uncle, Cleo (Gloria) Carter; Aunt, Ruby White; special nephews, Jessie Smith, Emerson Keith and Lamont Johnson; special nieces, Jeanell Rasberry and Debbie Williams; cousins, Gregory Gordon and Virgil Gordon; great special friends, Sylvester Gordon, Robert Weeks and David Turner; and a host of other relatives and friends who adored Ronnie. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Cordell Lampkin; two sisters, Lillie Mae Johnson and Pam Lampkin, and one brother, Rayford Rasberry. A celebration of Ronnie’s life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Church of the Living God of Peoria with a visitation beginning at 10 am. US Navy Military Honors will be rendered before the services. Pastor, Vice Chief Bishop Leroy Smith will officiate. Ronnie will be laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery on Monday, January 29, 2024 with full US Navy Military Honors. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences maybe made at SimonsMorutary.com.

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Mr. Ronald Lee " Ronnie" Rasberry Sr.

December 19, 1949 - January 12, 2024