Mr. Eddie Lee Carroll Sr.

January 21, 1945 - November 20, 2017

Eddie Lee Carroll, Sr., 72, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 7:40 pm on Monday, November 22, 2017 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home surrounded by his family. Eddie was born on January 21, 1945 in Benori, MS. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married Flora Bennett Wallace; she passed away April 22, 2014. Eddie worked construction for many years and was a member of the Central Laborers Union 165. He liked bowling and was formerly on a bowling league. He also enjoyed music and fishing. He attended Grace Baptist Church. Eddie leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving family, three daughters, Rachel (Kendall, Sr.) Hearn of Peoria; Erica (Earl) Wallace, Jr., of Burlington, IA and Lacretia Carroll of Powder Springs, GA; two sons, Eddie Carroll, Jr., and Allen Carroll both of Peoria; two brothers, Houston Owens and Robert Johnson, Jr., both of Peoria; 18 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is also preceded in death by parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Monday November 27, 2017 at Morning Glory Community Church, with a visitation at 10 am. Pastor Marlon Young, Sr., will officiate and Rev. Robert Costic will bring the eulogy. Eddie will be laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.