Mr. John L. Nash

August 26, 1947 - July 29, 2021

Mr. John L. Nash, 73, of Peoria, IL passed away at 9:13 am on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence. John was born on August 26, 1947 in Sunflower, Mississippi. John was a forklift driver for Behr Iron and Metal for over 12 years. He loved to play pool and darts. John liked to have fun and was a jokester. He loved making people laugh with his great sense of humor. He loved helping people. John leaves to cherish his most precious memories his fiancé, Ernestine Barnes of Peoria, IL; one son, James Barnes; one daughter “We We”; his niece, JoAnn Garrett of Texas and a host of stepchildren, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Simons Mortuary, with a visitation beginning at 11 am. Rev. Charles “Chuck” Brown, Pastor of Victory Christian Church will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as a Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!