Mr. Gerald C. Ashby Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Gerald C. Ashby, 78, of Peoria, IL, quietly passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Born on March 17, 1938 to the late James Ashby and Margaret Ashby (Davis), he lived his entire life in Peoria. He accepted Christ early in his life and was baptized at an early age at Grace Baptist Church in Peoria, Illinois where he has remained a member. He married Jerrodean (Martin) on September 11, 1999 in Las Vegas. Gerald worked for more than 40 years at Caterpillar and retired in 1993. In his spare-time he enjoyed bowling and was a member of the National Bowling Association. He was a 1956 graduate of Peoria High School where he was an active participant in basketball, football and track. Besides his beloved wife of 17 years, Gerald leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Toni Ashby of Indianapolis, IN, Tanya Murray of Elkridge, MD; one son, Chris (Melissa) Ashby of Peoria, IL; stepson Carlton (Stephanie) Martin of Sahuarita, AZ; and stepdaughter Phoebe Bohanon of Conway, AR; ten grandchildren, LaColis, Marquise, Breon, Kevin, Jr., Jerras, Christopher, Alexis, Justin, Bryce and Emerie and four great-grandchildren. He also, leaves one brother, Donald Ashby of Missouri, and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, J.W. Ashby and an infant brother. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Grace Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor Claude White, Jr. will officiate. Gerald will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.

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Mr. Gerald C. Ashby

March 17, 1938 - January 3, 2017