Mr. Tommy Lee Barber

Mr. Tommy Lee Barber, 64 of Peoria, IL passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on August 25, 1956 to Mike and Easter (Brown) Barber in Jackson, Ms. As a child, he attended school in New Orleans, LA. He received his formal education through the Jackson, MS, New Orleans, LA and Peoria Public School Districts and was a 1974 Peoria Central High School graduate. Tommy accepted Christ as his savior and often enjoyed watching T.D. Jakes' Online Ministries and listening to “Something About The Name of Jesus" by The Rance Allen Group. Tommy was previously employed at Mitsubishi Motors for 25 years until his retirement. He was a fun-loving man who simply enjoyed life and sports cars. In his leisure time, he could be seen driving his Black Chevrolet Camaro Convertible in the neighborhood. Tommy leaves to cherish his most precious memories, two children, Tommy (Tiarra) Johnson and Laketra Rutherford both of Peoria, IL; one sister, Diana Barber of Kenosha, Wis; one brother, Chaplain Michael (Rosland) Barber of Atlanta, Ga; two grandchildren, Kaylee and Payten Johnson; best friend of 40 years, Johnny McBride; godmother and daughter, Ina and Teresa Brown of Peoria, IL; the Dejhoua extended family from Racine, Wis and a host of relatives and friends. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Easter Barber. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Victory Christian Church at 10 am, with a visitation beginning at 9 am. Rev. Michael Barber, Associate Minister of Greater Bethany Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA will officiate. Tommy will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with the 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 50% of the capacity of the church or less. 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 50% 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 50% of the capacity of the church. 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. Tommy Lee Barber

August 25, 1956 - May 16, 2021