Mr. Thomas Lee Cayson Jr.

May 3, 1961 - September 22, 2017

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Lee Cayson, Jr., 56, of Peoria Heights, IL passed at 1:06 pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on May 3, 1961 in Peoria to Thomas, Sr., and Glenda (Singleton) Cayson. He was educated in District 150 Schools. He attended Manual High School where he played football and basketball. Tommy accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church under the leadership of Pastor Gary Wilson. He was a construction Laborer and worked to install Satellite Dishes with Dish Network before his decline in health. Tommy married Karrie Welker on April 2, 2005. Tommy loved his family and barbecuing for them. He especially loved every last one of his grandchildren and spending time with them. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the Cubs. Thomas was also a member of Peter H. Clark Elks Lodge. Tommy leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted wife, Karrie Cayson of Peoria Heights, IL; his father and step mother, Thomas, Sr., (Joe Ann) Cayson of Peoria; 7 sons, Antquint Cox, Torrance (Towanda) Young, Clinton (Tamra) Cayson, Brandes (Maranda) Cayson, Trae Cayson, Dylan Young and Noah Cayson all of Peoria; 4 daughters, LaToya (Nathaniel) Farris of Hope Arkansas, Brianne Watson, Tomisha Cayson and Mykah Cayson all of Peoria; five brothers, Tony Norman, Mark Stenson, Chay Hendon, Casey Adams and Casey Pyles; 8 sisters, Crystal Ritchie, Sheila (Carl) Marshall, Angelia Cayson, Marla Marbley, Sally Gray, Qualandra Albert, Kiamber (Raul) Cummings and Jessica Mann; step siblings, Anthony Parker, Joey Parker and LaShaundra Parker; 24 grand children and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents, Emma & Guy Washington and Jesse Cayson, Sr. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Bethel United Methodist Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor Florene Scott will officiate. Tommy will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.