Mr. James Robert Binion Jr.
January 25, 1954 - May 21, 2017
Mr. James Robert Binion, Jr., 63 of Peoria, IL passed away at 3:30 am on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. James was born on January 25, 1954 in Greenwood, MS to James, Sr. and Earma Louise (Little) Binion. He worked for Embassy Suites in East Peoria for many years. James loved to barbeque and spend time with his family. James leaves to cherish his most precious memory his long time loving sweetheart and devoted wife, Joanna Poole of Peoria; two sons, Steven (Bertha) Binion of Dermott, AR; Leonard Watson of Peoria; four daughters, Anglia Green and Carolyn (Rodney) White of Little Rock, AR, Chaniel (James) Davis of Bossier, LA and Andrea Poole of Peoria; three brothers, John (Mishawn) Hardy of Lafayette, IN; Timothy Hardy of Milwaukee, WI; Kennard (Renee) Hardy of Des Moines, IA; ten sisters, Eloise (Pastor Earnest, Sr.) Rodgers of Peoria; Deborah Wilson of Memphis, TN; Emma (Henry) Jones of Peoria; Patricia (Don) Christian of South Haven, MS; Lula Hardy of Dallas/Fort Worth; TX; Vivian Hardy, Paducah, KY; Jacqueline Endsley of Dallas/Fort Worth; TX; Sheila Copprue of Peoria; Tracy Binion and Cassandra Binion both of St. Louis, MO; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, J.R. Binion; two sisters, Virginia Williams and Garthenia Jiles. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Grace Apostolic Assembly with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Host Pastor Suffragan Bishop James Ware will officiate, Rev. Earnest Rodgers, Pastor of Greater Apostolic Bibleway Church, will bring the eulogy. James will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.
Mr. James Robert Binion, Jr., 63 of Peoria, IL passed away at 3:30 am on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. James was born on January 25, 1954 in Greenwood, MS to James, Sr. and Earma Louise (Little) Binion. He... View Obituary & Service Information