Mr. Willie Veasley

February 22, 1951 - April 3, 2018

Mr. Willie Veasley, 67, of Peoria, IL passed away at 10:40 am on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. Willie was born on February 22, 1951 in Muskegon, MI to James and Mary (Nickerson) Veasley. He married Arlene Robinson in Milwaukee, WI, sharing 42 years of marriage. Willie worked for Callenor Company, Inc. in Menomonee Falls, WI as a factory worker. He played baseball, basketball and football in his younger years. Willie was the biggest Dodger fan in the world. He loved to read the Bible and watched Shepard Chapel TV ministries on television. Willie leaves to cherish his most precious memory his loving wife, Arlene Veasley of Peoria; three sons, James, Derrick and Jermaine Veasley all of Milwaukee, WI; four daughters, Sha-Ron (Don) Hadley of Wylie, TX; Gwendolyn Veasley, Katherine (Jimmy) Harrison, Kendra Veasley all of Milwaukee, WI; one brother, Larry (Kathy) Veasley of Milwaukee, WI; four sisters, JoAnn Stribling of Mississippi; Louis (Bobby) Pulliam, Beverly and Elaine Veasley all of Milwaukee, WI; his God Daughter, Tanaka Taymond of Milwaukee, WI; 19 of grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Allen and Leroy Veasley; one sister, Patricia Veasley. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Pleasant Grove M.B. Church with visitation beginning at 12 noon. Pastor Patrick Randle will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.