Mr. Roger Dean Thompson III

September 13, 1996 - March 27, 2019

Roger Dean Thompson III, 22, of Peoria, Il transition into eternity on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Roger was born on September 13, 1996, in Peoria, IL to Roger Thompson, Jr. and Ayissha Fitzpatrick. Roger was baptized at Grace Apostolic Assembly Church, while his Grandmother, Maxine Thompson was by his side making sure his spiritual welfare was planted in Jesus. Roger attended Harrison Primary, Trewyn Middle and Manual High School where he enjoyed playing basketball. He was last employed at McDonald's and Helping Hands in Peoria, IL. Roger was a genuine young man known for his beautiful smile and raucous laugh. He enjoyed dancing, playing video games and being with family and friends. Roger’s life was characterized as a loving son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend. He knew how to comfort family and was always a bright light to his family and friends. Roger leaves to cherish his most precious memories, his loving father, Roger Thompson Jr.; mother, Ayissha Fitzpatrick of Peoria, IL, six brothers, Alatin, Jyair, Elijah, Tyrese, Tramier, and Demitri and four sisters, Akiya, Nicole, Iiana, and Isis all of Peoria; maternal grandparents Vera Augusta, paternal grandparents Maxine Thompson, great grandmother, Mary Herrod, step-grandfather Delano Augusta and his special aunt Mary Gray; host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Roger is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roger Thompson, Sr., maternal grandfather, John Herrod; aunt Rachel Allen; and cousin Deandre Allen. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 10 AM. Host Pastor, Elder Henry Bolden, II. Elder Marvin Porter, Assistant Pastor will officiate. Roger will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.