Mr. John "JT" L. Timothy Sr.

April 26, 1961 - April 13, 2018

Mr. John “JT” L. Timothy, Sr., 56, of Peoria, IL passed away at 3:30 am on Friday, April 13, 2018. “JT” was born on April 26, 1961 in Hayti, MO to John Lewis, Sr. and Rosa Timothy. He married Yvonne Davis in Peoria, IL on February 17, 1992. “JT” loved to tell jokes and be around his family, grandkids and friends. “JT” leaves to cherish his most precious memory his wife Yvonne Timothy of Peoria; six sons, John Timothy, Jr., Raymond Mays, Jr., Chris Timothy, Jordan Timothy, Ryan Mays and Desmond Mays all of Peoria; seven daughters, Junisha Timothy and Annette Timothy both of Peoria, Johanne Kennedy of Atlanta, GA, Cornisha Mays of Chicago, Sausha Davis, Ashley Mays and Brittany Mays all of Peoria; his mother, Rosa Timothy of Poplar Buff, MO; three brothers, Henry Timothy of Chicago, Lawrence Timothy and John Lewis, Jr. both of Peoria; three sisters, “Diane” Mary Green and Brenda Mabry both Poplar, MO and Shirley Mitchell of Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved him. He is preceded in death by his father, John Lewis, Sr., and one sister, Rosetta Timothy. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.