Pastor RW "Robert" Randle

Pastor RW “Robert” Randle, 80, Founder and Pastor of Higher Dimensions Praise & Worship Church and CEO of Peoria Palace Skating Rink of Peoria, IL transitioned to his heavenly home at 6:51 am on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital. RW was born into this life’s journey on April 12, 1940 in Cruger, Mississippi to proud parents Nathaniel and Lizzy B. (Reedy) Randle. In 1955 he moved to Peoria, IL where his first job was with Block and Coo. He moved on to work at Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery. He later went to work at Caterpillar, Inc., where he retired in 1996. He married his love and life’s partner, Dorothy Mae Mines on October 2, 1960. Together with the grace of God, they raised their family and built a prosperous church and business. RW received his formal education in Mississippi. He attended Illinois Central College where he received his Associates Degree in Applied Science. He later received his Bachelor's of Arts from Sangamon State University. He was a long-time Deacon and Chairman of the Deacon Board at New Morning Star M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Dr. Calvin Hightower. He accepted his calling into the ministry June 13th 1997. Pastor RW founded Higher Dimensions Praise & Worship Church on December 24, 2000. He became CEO of Peoria Palace Skating Rink in March of 2003. Pastor Randle loved his Hospital Ministry. He may not have even known the person, but would come to their room and pray for them. In his spare time, Pastor RW loved jogging, working in the yard and tending to the skating rink. He Loved helping others. Pastor RW worked with the Peoria Tri-County Urban League and ministered at The Peoria County Jail and various nursing homes around the city. Pastor RW leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted wife, 1st Lady Dorothy M. Randle of Peoria, IL; three children, Verna Lesi Randle, of Mesquite, TX; Robert LaMarr (Zipporah) Randle of Los Angeles, California and DeAndre Ladell Randle (Melissa Clemons) of Peoria, IL; 8 grandchildren, Rev. Marcus Howard, Nicholas (Brittney) Howard, Ashtin Howard, MeKeisha Howard, British Randle, Drelyn Randle, LJ Randle Jr, and Nala Davis; 9 great grandchildren, Marcus Foreman, Malachai Howard, Josiah Howard, Nya Howard, Nicholas Howard, Ca'Liyah Williams, Jailynn & Jason Lawrence, and Phoenixx Howard ; four brothers, Nathaniel Randle, Jr., Charles (Mary Ann) Randle and L.A. (Linda Faye) Randle & Robert (Cassie) Harris all of Peoria, IL; two sisters, Nancy Moredock and Leola Jefferson both of Peoria, IL and one sister-in-law, Joan Randle. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Rutha Mae Randle Sargent and Liz Randle Lobdell: two brothers, Frank “Sonny” Randle, Jimmy “Bopeep” Randle. A Private Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Higher Dimension Praise and Worship Church where Rev. Harold Webster Jr. is Interim Pastor. There will be a two-hour visitation from 10 am to 12 noon. Rev. Marcus Randle Howard will bring words of comfort. Pastor RW Randle will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Higher Dimensions Church. The funeral service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly at time of the service. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards. Unfortunately, we are now in our new normal as unreal and sometimes uncomfortable as the socially distancing and continuous use of protective masks may feel. *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). Thanks in advance for your cooperation! *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. The church can socially distance and seat a limit of 50 or less people. All others will be able to flow through and view prior to beginning the Celebration of Life Ceremony.

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Pastor RW "Robert" Randle

April 12, 1940 - June 20, 2020