Mr. Roy Lee Selvey Ward III Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Roy Lee Selvey Ward, III, 21, of Peoria, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. RJ as he was affectionately known, was born on September 23, 2000 in Peoria, IL to Lynette White and Roy Ward, II. He attended Peoria Central High School. RJ was an electronic genius. He was a jack of all trades from auto mechanics to being a grill master and was an uber driver. Everyone loved RJ. He had an infectious smile and a great sense of humor. RJ leaves to cherish his most precious memory his loving and devoted mother, Lynette White of Peoria, IL; his father Roy Ward, II of Peoria, IL; his step-father, Ryan Beck of Peoria, IL; one daughter, Royelle Ward of Peoria, IL; four brothers, Torrieaunno White, Jamere Williams, James Tipton, Jr., and Andre Eubanks, Jr., all of Peoria, IL; four sisters, Latrice (George) Lewis, Erica (Dwayne) Asafo-Abjei and Jamiya White all of Peoria, IL and Diamond Ward of Greenville, SC. He is preceded in death by one son, Roy Lee Ward IV; one brother Ravonte Ward and his grandparents, Myrtis White and Earl Wallace. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Faith Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 10 am. Pastor Elder Felton Beck will officiate. Simons Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing is encouraged 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!

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Mr. Roy Lee Selvey Ward III

September 23, 2000 - September 22, 2021