Infant Eli'Jeh Lovania Brownlee

August 7, 2017 - September 28, 2017

Eli’Jeh Lovania Brownlee, 7 weeks old infant son of Chayla McNeal and Eric Brownlee, passed away at 4:15 am on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Little Eli’Jeh was born on August 7, 2017 in Peoria, IL. Little Eli’Jeh is survived by his mother, Chayla McNeal of Peoria; three brothers, Zay’Vion Stoner, Eric Brownlee, Jr., Kavion Bailey; two sisters, Eriyanah Brownlee and Erikah Brownlee all of Peoria; his grandparents, Angela McNeal and Shannon McNeal both of Peoria; Esther Brownlee and Theodora Brownlee of Chicago; his great grandparents, Eddie Grady and Kimberlee Persha and step grandfather, Asano Williams, of Peoria; seven uncles, Jeron McNeal, Joshua Persha, Jansen McNeal, Shannon McNeal, Jelani McNeal, Antonio Brownlee, Ashante Brownlee; three aunts, Amarrieh McGraughey, Shamiyah McNeal and Wanda Porter; two cousins, Jaci McNeal and Jansen McNeal and a host of other family. He is preceded in death by his father, Eric Brownlee, Sr. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Simons Mortuary Chapel with a one half hour visitation beginning at 10:30 am. Rev. Arthur S. Williams, Sr. of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.