Maurice V. Lyles Sr.'s Obituary
Decatur – Maurice V. Lyles, Sr, 57, of Peoria, IL, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Maurice was born April 8, 1964, in Peoria, IL, the son of Thurmond and Alma (Lowe) Lyles. Maurice was a member of the Church Of The Living God in Peoria and worked as a self-employed carpenter. He married Gloria Ann Draine and she preceded him in death.
Left to cherish fond memories are his children: Maurice V. Lyles, Jr, of Decatur, Preston Coleman of Peoria, Rosemary Lyles of Peoria, Artis Trevon Wilkins of Peoria, Careal Thomas of Peoria, Mylakia Thomas of Peoria, and Jaylen Davis of Peoria; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Lawrence Lyles of Peoria, Shirley Lyles of Peoria, Lisa Davis of Peoria, Tommie Lyles of Peoria, and Janice Lyles of Peoria; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Maurice was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.
Private family services will be held.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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