Mr. Datjuan Denel Diggins

March 17, 1989 - January 14, 2020

Mr. Datjuan Denel Diggins, 30, of Peoria, IL transitioned from this life to his heavenly home at 5:17 am on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by his family. Datjuan was born on March 17, 1989 in Peoria, IL to LaShonda L. Diggins and Ron L. Morris, Sr. He was educated in the Peoria Public school system. Datjuan was very comical. He loved to make people laugh and in turn making people laugh always amused him. He loved to dance and watch basketball. Datjuan was very family oriented, he loved hanging with his children and other family members. Datjuan leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted mother, LaShonda (Kelvin) Diggins Caruthers and father Ron L. Morris, Sr., of Peoria, IL; one son, Da’Zhon Diggins of Ft. Myers, FL and one daughter, Da’Zyre Diggins of Ft. Myers, FL; five brothers, Ron LaQuin Morris, Jr., of Ft. Myers FL, Deviaun Diggins Jackson of Peoria, IL, Richard D. RL Morris of Harrisburg, PA, Jamir Harris of Orlando, FL, Donterries Williams of Peoria, IL; one sister, Jasmine Rodgers of Peoria, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Dere’on Diggins; his maternal grandfather, Joseph Walls and paternal grandmother, Mary Williams. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with a visitation at 10 am. Pastor Jimmie Burnside will officiate. Datjuan will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.