John Whitby

Born May 25, 1947 in Peoria to John M. and Thelma (Foster) Whitby, he married Joyce Gardner on December 10, 1968 in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Lisa Brownfield, Wendy Stillman and Angela (Justin) Hoffman, all of Pekin; eight grandchildren, Matt, Brittany, Kayla, Tori, Jakob, Haley, Hannah and Richard “DJ”; nine great-grandchildren and one sister, Pam Whitby of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and one sister.

John had worked at R.C. Transmission in Peoria for 20 years in the parts and sales department.

An avid stock car racing fan, especially watching his grandson, Matt. He also enjoyed watching dirt track racing and NASCAR, particularly Dale Earnhardt. John was also a member of the Old Timers Racing Club.

His visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 4234 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614.

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