Floyd L Nolan

Born July 29, 1934 in Peoria to Fred Earl and Dorothy Louise (Thompson) Nolan, he married Charlotte Jean Lonsdale on June 9, 1956. He later married Bernadine Hughes on August 28, 1994 in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Cathleen (Harold) Ludolph of Glasford, Sherrie Blasingim of Peoria and Paula Lutrell of Glasford; two sons, Gerry (Betsy) Nolan of Lexington, South Carolina and Bradley (Mary) Nolan of Pekin; one step-daughter, Drusilla (Robert) Stanard of Granville; thirteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including Robbin Lynn Kost, who helped in his care.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandson.

Floyd was a member of the Twin Oaks Missionary Baptist Church in East Peoria. He loved his church and was a dedicated Christian man who was loving, sweet and kind.

He had worked many years as a self-employed plaster contractor.

Floyd was very involved with his community and had been his neighborhood advocate for over 20 years. He had served as the president of the Day Spring Park Columbia Terrace North Neighborhood Association, was a member of the West Bluff Council and the Peoria Neighborhood Alliance Association.

He enjoyed gardening and participated in community gardening so that he could help others in need. He also loved to fish.

The family wishes to acknowledge Mrs. Laura Laninga, R.N. for her loving care and Unity Point Health-Methodist Hospice.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Twin Oaks Missionary Baptist Church in East Peoria. Pastor Tom Myers will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Oaks Missionary Baptist Church, 210 Hemlock Ave. East Peoria, IL 61611 or to Unity Point Health-Methodist Hospice at 221 NE Glen Oak Ave. Peoria, IL 61636.