Mr. Lawrance Tyrone "Snake" Howard Jr.

Mr. Lawrance “Snake” Tyrone Howard, Jr., 45, of Peoria, IL passed away at 11:49 am on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at OSF St. Frances ER. Tyrone, who most people knew as “Snake”, was born January 18, 1971 in Peoria to Lawrance, Sr., and Freida (Craft) Howard. He was baptized at an early age at Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a 1989 graduate of Peoria Central High School where in that same year; their basketball team was a runner up for the IHSA State championship with a record of 32 wins and 1 loss. Along with his team, Tyrone was a 2004 inductee into the Peoria Central High School Hall of Fame. Tyrone pursued his basketball career at Lincoln Junior College and Toledo University. At the time of his death, Tyrone was a respected sales consultant at Royal Publishing for 11 years. He was a former manager at Big Johns North BBQ. Tyrone’s passion was basketball and his children. He was known for his humor and being a history buff, no matter the genre. Tyrone leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving family which includes one daughter, Jasmine Howard and four sons, Kendall Yarbrough, Jakobe Howard, Jaylin Howard and Jarryn Howard all of Peoria; two step daughters, Kiara Johnson and Skylar Johnson both of Peoria; one sister, Khadijah Uqdah of Little Rock, AR; four brothers, Sean (Tammy) Timmons of Kansas City, MO, Karstin Howard of Alpharetta, GA, Terrance “Terry” Howard of Peoria, Jerrance (Jessica) Howard of Lawrence, KS and Timothy Moton of Chillicothe, IL; four grandchildren, Desirae’, Azira, Ja’riyah and John “BJ”; his girlfriend, Rachel M. Fuller; step-father, Oliver P. Moody and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and fiance' Yolanda N. Johnson, mother of Jasmine and the twins, Jakobe and Jaylin. Memorials may be made to the Lawrance Tyrone Howard, Jr., Children's Scholarship Fund at any CEFCU Branch. Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Bethel United Methodist Church with a visitation beginning at 11 am. Pastor Gary Wilson will officiate. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will bring the eulogy. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.

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Mr. Lawrance Tyrone "Snake" Howard Jr.

January 18, 1971 - August 17, 2016