Carl Lee McAfee, Sr., 54, of Peoria, passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011, at Good Testimony Community Church in Peoria, with the Rev. Melvin McAfee officiating.
Carl was born on December 4, 1956 in Rosedale, MS, a son of Willie Washington and Zerry McAfee. His father preceded him in death, along with one brother and one sister.
He is survived by his mother of Peoria; step-mother, Ella Washington of Peoria; daughter, Shatana McAfee and sons, Dominick, Carl L. Jr. (Kristi) and Darius McAfee, all of Lawrenceville, GA; brothers, Dean McAfee, Chris (Terry) McAfee and John (Heather) Johnson, all of Peoria, and Cliff (Ronya) Linwood of Houston, TX; and sisters, Theresa McAfee, Tara (Curtis) Lindsay and Christel Johnson, all of Peoria; step-sisters, Lynette Woods of Peoria and Clara Oliver of CA; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Carl was formerly employed as the Program Coordinator for the Boys Club in Peoria and was also formerly employed with SC2 Supply Chain Services in Mossville. He was a member of Good Testimony Community Church in Peoria.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria.
Latest Condolences
| Karl Moulton |
Friend and co-worker |
September 28, 2011 |
I knew Carl when he was working at the old Miracle Mart stores in Peoria. I was very saddened to read of his passing. He was a companionate man. He wanted to help his community and those he came in contact with during his short life. I valued Carl and his life. Just as he valued and protected mine. He was as color blind as I was and we worked in tandem and intuitively as if we were brothers all of our lives.
He has gone on now, and I will miss him and keep him in my prayers as I will for his family and extended family.
God bless.
| Rev. Frank D. Moore |
A Good Friend |
September 26, 2011 |
I remember a young Carl when he first had his first child and marriage. I was Program Director at the Boys' Club. I remember when he was first started working at the Boys' Club. A young man he had a way with the boys. I was the first black boy to join the Boys' Club back in 1968. Carl and others followed and eventually we took over in population and employment. I left Peoria in 1976 to live in Cincinnati. I hope Carl's life was filled with joy because he touched many lives.
| Eimo & Pat Hinrichs |
Friends of Zerry McAfee |
September 26, 2011 |
Dear Zerry,
Our hearts go out to you as you grieve over the death of you son, Carl. We also noticed the obituary of your daughter a few months ago, but we failed to send you a message at that time. Even though we have not seen each other for many years, we still think about you and your family. We still llive in the same house in Bartonville, 5032 W. Burns, Bartonville, IL 61607.
We pray that God will bring you comfort as you grieve over the deaths of your children.
Eimo & Pat Hinrichs
