Mr. Greg Steven Taylor

December 21, 1959 - December 13, 2017

Mr. Greg Steven Taylor, 57, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:11 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Greg was born on December 21, 1959 in Peoria, IL to Omie and Bessie (Landon) Taylor. Greg was a 1977 Graduate of East Peoria High School. He loved jazz music, basketball, football but fishing and cooking and was his passion. Greg loved his grandchildren. Greg leaves to cherish his most precious memories, his daughter, Taneeya (Clive, Sr.) Vanterpool of Auburn, GA; his son, LeAndrae Tayor of Peoria; one brother, Robert Taylor of Peoria; two sisters, Omie Taylor of Peoria and Ramona (Bob) Williams of Jackson, MS; 8 grandchildren, Ziona, Clive, Jr., Zaya, Nyara, Madisyn, Leilah, Leigha, and Lauren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his older brother, James Taylor and three infant brothers; one infant sister; one niece, Chanelle Taylor; one nephew, Anthony Taylor and one grandson, Lennox Taylor. Memorial services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Simons Mortuary with a visitation beginning at 11:30 am. Elder Felton Beck, Jr. of Faith Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.