Mr. Timothy D'Angelo Thomas Sr.

Mr. Timothy D’Angelo Thomas, Sr., 56, passed away at 5:10 am on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Timothy was born on November 22, 1966 in Peoria, IL to Leroy and Maxene (Matthews) Thomas. Timothy was a driver for the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, East Peoria, IL. He was a proud graduate of Lincoln “Tigers” Grade School and a 1985 graduate of Woodruff High School. Timothy was known in high school for being a sharp dresser. When Timothy was about 15 years old, he used to breakdance and even started a break-dancing crew. He had a passion for music throughout his whole life. Timothy was a really good pool player and was nicknamed “Que”. He was also a well-known Disc Jockey for B92 FM Radio as “DJ Que”. Timothy attended Glorious Church of Jesus Christ. Timothy leaves to cherish his most precious memory four sons, Timothy Thomas, II, D’Metre Thomas and T’Ere Thomas all of Galesburg, IL and Reaquan Thomas of Peoria, IL; two daughters, B’Anca Thomas and Tara Forrest both of Peoria, IL; four brothers, Corey “Scott” Thomas Sr., Daniel Thomas, Christopher Thomas and Keith Jones all of Peoria, IL and Michael Jones of Los Angeles, CA; three sisters, Leah Thomas of Tampa, FL, TiShanna Harris of Atlanta, GA and Sonya Davis of Peoria, IL; 23 grandchildren; God Daughter, Lakeisha Morris of Peoria, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents, Douglas and Mattie Matthews and Joe and Corean Thomas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Liberty United Love Ministries, East Peoria, IL, with a visitation prior at 10 a.m. Bishop John Wright is the Host Pastor and Rev. Andrew Lobdell of The Upper Room Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI will officiate and bring forth the eulogy. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *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). *It is our responsibility as 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. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Timothy D'Angelo Thomas Sr.

November 22, 1966 - March 28, 2023