Mr. Delbert Jerome Hurt Sr.

June 7, 1959 - December 16, 2020

Mr. Delbert Jerome Hurt, Sr., 61, of Peoria, IL transitioned from this life to his heavenly home at 9:29 am on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Delbert was the fifth child of eight born to William Edgar and Rosie (Bell) Hurt, Sr., in Olmsted, IL. The family moved to Peoria, IL where Delbert attended Manual High School. Delbert had a strong reliable work ethic. He was an independent contractor; a carpenter by trade and was a skillful painter. Delbert also worked at Caterpillar, Inc., retiring in 1991 after many years of service. Delbert was quiet, but very observant. Delbert loved his parents and adores his mother Rosie Hurt. He was always glad & humble when asked by his siblings to paint or do maintenance work for them. It was his way of showing gratitude to them for always taking care of him over the years. Although, Delbert shared a special bond with all of his siblings, he would like to take this moment in “TIME” to personally Acknowledge & Thank Sherman E. Hurt for helping raise two of his children, Angela & Lil. Delbert. Delbert had a great sense of humor. He was a compassionate person who loved helping others. Delbert enjoyed taking walks & talking with his grandchildren of whom he was very proud. He had a great admiration for R&B music, especially the Temptations. Delbert had great faith in God and was a member of Peoria Rescue Ministries. Delbert leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother, Rosie Hurt; his children, Delbert Jerome Norris Hurt, Jr., Angela Norris Wilcox, Felicia Hurt and Kanisha Hurt all of Peoria; six brothers, Leonard (Florene) Bell, Willie Bell, Sherman Hurt and Michael Dwayne Hurt all of Peoria, IL ,Rickey Hurt of Milwaukee, WI and William Larry Hurt of Chicago, IL; one sister, Carolyn Renee (Christopher) Daniels of Peoria, IL; 5 grandchildren, Shamar Ervin, Jr., Sharod Ervin, Shundale Wilcox and two others; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, William Edgar Hurt, Sr. A private funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Simons Mortuary with a visitation at 10 am. Pastor Richard Hammonds of Gospel Experience Church, will bring words of comfort. Delbert will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memory Gardens alongside his father. 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. 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 10 family members of the decedents, not including the staff. 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 10 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 chapel can socially distance and seat no more than 10 or less people. All others will be able to flow through prior to beginning of the service. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!