Mr. Tommie Lee Love Sr.

July 4, 1966 - September 21, 2021

Mr. Tommie Lee Love Sr. 55, of Brookport, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Western Baptist in Paducah, KY. Tommie was born on July 4, 1966 to Lee Henry Love and Alberta Little Jones in Tchula, MS. Tommie attended Tchula Attendant Center High School where he played football. Tommie moved to Peoria, IL in 1981. Tommie worked for Caterpillar in East Peoria, IL. He loved music especially Old School and Rap. He also loved to dance. Tommie leaves to cherish his precious memories four sons; Tommie Lee Love Jr., Deon Johnson, Deondre Hayes, and Breon Love all of Peoria, IL; two daughters Tommieka Love and Danasha Love both of Peoria, IL. Four sisters; Gloria Scott of Tchula, MS, Diana (Cortes) Jones Fisher of Peoria, IL, John Willie Hampton of Lexington, MS and Annie Mae Hampton of Tulsa, OK. Eight brothers; Dwight Scott, Ellso Scott of Peoria, IL, Roosevelt Jones of Battle Creek, MI., Matthew Hampton, Willie Hampton both of Lexington, MS., Johnny Love, Lester Love both of Tulsa, OK., Richard Love of Joplin, MO and host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Tommie was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Terry Little and Willie Earl Jones; three nephews Darrell Reed, Brandon Tennon and David Smith. One great-niece Jaleah Bridgewater. Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church. Pastor Alvin Riley will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com. Social distancing and face masks required.