Timmie Joe Lunsford Sr.
November 5, 1962 - March 24, 2021
Timmie Joe Lunsford Sr., age 58, of Aroma Park passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at AMITA St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He was born November 5, 1962 in Thayer, IN, the son of Thomas & Olive (Bosel) Lunsford. Timmie married Juanita Rocha on February 23, 1985 in Limestone. Timmie was a steel worker for Harris Rebar in Bourbonnais. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and gardening. He and Juanita had the best garden around. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Timmie loved to tinker around the house and garage. He never let the grass grow under his feet, always keeping busy around the house. Timmie was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He never told anyone no. He was always the first in line to lend a hand. Above all, Timmie loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren that called him Papa and Pops. He was a great guy and was full of love. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having service from 1982-1986. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Juanita Lunsford of Aroma Park; his four children, Timmie Jr. & Katie Lunsford of Westland, MI, Annalisa Lunsford & Mark Craig of Kankakee, Allan Lunsford of Aroma Park, and John Lunsford & Paige Kaskie of Bourbonnais; seven grandchildren, Hunter, Sophie, Arieana, Liah, Kinsley, Everly, Jane, and another granddaughter due in May; six siblings, Tom Lunsford of Watseka, Mike Lunsford of KY, Rick & Betsy Lunsford of FL, Barbara & Leon Richmond of GA, Linda Durham of Bradley, and Stacey & James Woolen of KY; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Timmie is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Jimmy Lunsford, Roger Lunsford, and Larry Lunsford. Visitation will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 also at the funeral home. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Burial will follow at Aroma Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family wishes.
Timmie Joe Lunsford Sr., age 58, of Aroma Park passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at AMITA St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He was born November 5, 1962 in Thayer, IN, the son of Thomas & Olive (Bosel) Lunsford. Timmie married Juanita... View Obituary & Service Information
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