Peoria – Edward T. “Tamico” Johnson, 52, of Peoria, passed away at 9:22 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2020 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria. He was born on January 6, 1968, a son of Edward J. and Mary A. (Gunn) Johnson. He married Sally Swearingen on June 20, 2009 in Peoria. She survives.
Tamico is also survived by his parents of Peoria; three children, Nicholas Clark of Detroit, MI, and Jerrica and Jazzmin Johnson, both of Peoria; four grandchildren, Maliek Sanders, Sincere Clark, Naylah Johnson, and Miracle Johnson, all of Peoria; four step-children, Tresa (Lidell Wright) Foley of Peoria, Brooke (Mike) Carroll of Chillicothe, Jessica Foley of Peoria, and Thomas (Britni) Foley of Chillicothe; nine step-grandchildren, Noah, Logan, Madison, Landen, Aaliyah, Michael, Christian, Xander, and Sadie; and one brother, Shawn (Shannon) Johnson of Peoria. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and three uncles.
Tamico worked for the City of Peoria Public Works Department – Street Division. He was an avid Harley-Davidson rider and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially attending their sports activities. He attended Christian Family Center in Peoria growing up and was a member of Heaven’s View Christian Fellowship in Peoria.
Tamico’s funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Heaven’s View Christian Fellowship at 602 W. Richmond Ave. Peoria, IL 61606. Revs. Cliff Parks and Tony Pierce will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2020 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Burial will take place in Osceola Grove Cemetery in rural Bradford. Memorials may be made to his church or the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America aafa.org.
Online condolences may be sent to Tamico’s family at www.davison-fulton.com.
