Mr. Curtis Lewis Shumate

August 5, 1962 - December 5, 2021

Mr. Curtis Lewis Shumate, 59, of Peoria, IL transitioned from this life to his heavenly home at 2:34 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Curtis was born on August 5, 1962 in Peoria, IL to Mary Fortune and Sammie Shumate. Curtis worked at Help at Home Health Care at a Homecare worker. He was a 1980 Richwoods High School graduate where he sang in the school choir. Curtis was a licensed cosmetologist whose clients were many in the Peoria community. He was a foster parent to many. Curtis was a member of New Morning Star under the leadership of Calvin Hightower, Sr. and served in the church choir. Curtis leaves to cherish his most precious memories sons, Earl (Charetta) Shumate of Peoria, IL; Jeffrey Shumate of Iowa, Lamont Shumate, Noel Shumate, Joanathan Shumate, Jacob Shumate, Christopher Shumate, Quienterlon Shumate, Darnell Means, Albert Carmel and Zach Shumate all of Peoria, IL; three daughters, Channel (Antwon) Trotler of Belleville, IL, Danielle Lewis, Katrice King and Ramona Jackson all of Peoria, IL; one brother, Sammie Lee of Peoria, IL; special niece, Tasha Tate and a host of other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; AJ and Mary Sanders who raised him, one son, Joseph Shumate, six brothers, Sammie Lee, James Shumate, Billy Fortune, John Tate, Everette Tate and Robert Tate and three sisters, Marybelle Shockley, Evelyn Clayton and JoAnn Burns. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at New Morning Star M.B. Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am along with the Memorial service of his sister, JoAnn Burns. Pastor Cleveland Thomas, Sr., will officiate. Curtis will be entombed at Historic Springdale Mausoleum. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.