Willard Edward Weakley

Willard Edward 'Jr' Weakley 78 of Pekin passed away at 2:05 am Wednesday March 13, 2019 at Generations at Riverview in East Peoria. He was born June 1, 1940 in Pontiac, IL to Willard and Verna (Abraham) Weakley.He married Ruth Ashby June 15, 1969 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter Alexandra Elizabethann Weakley; two sisters, Sharon Spiesz and Patty Swing. Willard is survived by his wife Ruth; one son Brent (Amy) Weakley of Washington; brother, Don (Rose) Weakley; grandchildren, Lynae (Cory) Smith and Bryson Weakley; and two great grandchildren, Alina and Avva. Willard was a truck driver for Superior Consolidated Industries Inc.retiring in 2009 after 17 years of service. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of Peoria Motorcycle Club.He was also a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #1869. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr, Pekin. A visitation will be immediately prior to the service from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.Inurnment will be in Lancaster Cemetery in Glasford on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots. Cemetery Lancaster Cemetery Glasford,IL 61533 Memorial service Saturday, March 16, 2019 2:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Saturday, March 16, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554