Harry R. Sherlock, 85, of Peoria passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born August 13, 1938, in Edwards to Earl and Hazel Slain Sherlock Sr. His daughter, Kimberly Boers; parents and siblings, Jim Sherlock, Russ Sherlock, Bill Kirkman, Earl Sherlock Jr., Blaine Keefer and Pat Keefer preceded him in death.
He married Barbara J. Lee on September 21, 1963; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Debra (Steve) Belfield, Lisa (Noel) Brooks, Crystal (Coy) Nagel; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Don Sherlock, Mary Ann Pate and many nieces and nephews.
Harry served in the U.S. Air Force and was a printer for 35 years until 1995 then retiring as a carpenter in 2018.
His greatest love was his wife Barb “B.J.”. He loved his family very much. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals play. He coached a youth bowling league. He also enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and James Bond and sitting on his back porch and being outside.
Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion 979, 4501 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL 61607.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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