Mr. Michael K. Moten

December 11, 1960 - November 7, 2018

Mr. Michael Kenneth Moten, 57, of Peoria, IL passed away at 11:07 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Michael was born on December 11, 1960 in Greenville, Mississippi to James and Rosie (Hunter) Moten. They precede him in death. He married Gwen Eshmon. He later married Kathy Jackson in July 1982. Michael graduated from Greenville High School. He played and watched basketball and football. He loved to wear his #75 Greenville High School Jersey. He worked at Four Points by Sheraton Peoria as the Hotel Chief Maintenance man. Michael was a San Francisco 49ers fan. He loved cooking, working and relaxing at home. He was a genuine person who always told the truth and had a beautiful smile. Michael leaves to cherish his most precious memories, three daughters, Lisa Moten of Hampton, VA, Kendra Moten of Peoria, Tiffany (Brent Fowler) Collins of Greenbay, WI; two brothers, James Moten of Greenville, MS and Darren Newkirk of Texas; four sisters, Ella Mae Griffen of Los Angeles, CA, Delores Jenkins of TX, Rose Moton-Johnson of Greenville, MS and LaVern (Larry) LeSure of Greenville, MS; eight grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Matthew Moten, one brother, James Moten, Jr and one sister, Olla Calhoun. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Star of Hope Full Gospel Church with a visitation beginning at 11:30 am. Bishop Joseph Johnson will officiate. Simons Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.