David Gresham

David Gresham, 58, of South Pekin passed away at 6:25 PM Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria. David was born on December 16, 1957, in Bloomington, IL. to James and Doris (Cotton) Gresham of Normal. They survive. He married Denise Cook on October 4, 1996 in Peoria, IL. David is survived by his wife Denise, four sons, Dallas Gresham of Minneapolis, MN, Austin Gresham of South Pekin, Tyler (Alyssa) Gresham of Huffman Texas and David Gresham II of South Pekin, two granddaughters, Ember-Ann and Ava-Grace Gresham. Also surviving are two brothers, Dallas (Gwen) Gresham of Greenview, IL. and Dale (Ann) Gresham of Normal, two aunts, Janet (Susie) Cole Normal, and Marilyn Prather of Schaumburg, IL and one uncle, Max Gresham, of Texas. Preceding him in death are paternal grandparents, Aaron and Essie Mae Gresham and maternal grandparents Oscar and Beulah Cotton, two brothers, Randy and Danny Gresham. David worked as a Laborer / Highway Striper for the Texas Dept. of Transportation. He loved the companionship of his children and grandchildren. As we say goodbye to David, his friends and family will always remember his advice to, 'PARTY ON' His visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, May 27, 2016, at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Drive Pekin. Cremation rites will be accorded after the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL. 60601. To leave David's family an online condolences please visit www.hendersonfuneralcare.com. Visitation Friday, May 27, 2016 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM delete Pekin,IL 61554