Mr. Frederick Tyrone Jemison
February 14, 1956 - December 16, 2020
Mr. Frederick Tyrone Jemison, 64, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:35 am on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Frederick, known by family and friends as Tyrone, was born on February 14, 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama to William and Theola (McDuffey) Jemison. Tyrone loved barbequing! He was a jack of all trades, but landscaping, carpentry and household renovations was his passion. Tyrone really took pride in his yard. He loved plants and flowers outside the house as well as the inside. He was of Christian Faith. Frederick is survived by his companion of many years, Celie Linwood of Peoria, IL; 3 daughters, Lavonda Myricks, Tyesha Myricks and Brennesha Hill all of Birmingham, AL; his brother, William Jemison of Peoria, IL; five sisters, Brenda Sims of Peoria, IL and Margaret (Ernest) Roberson, Gwendolyn (Robert) Freeman, Sharon (Gary) Watford and Sheila (Larry) Williams all of Birmingham, AL; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins and friends; LeRoy Linwood and Patricia Linwood, whom he considered a part of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bernard Jemison and one brother-in-law, Thomas Sims. A Memorial service celebrating the life of Tyrone will be held at a later date. Rev. Linda Butler will bring words of comfort at that time. Simons Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.
Mr. Frederick Tyrone Jemison, 64, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:35 am on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Frederick, known by family and friends as Tyrone, was born on February 14, 1956 in Birmingham,... View Obituary & Service Information