Born September 18, 1954 in Peoria to Robert and Juanita (Croxton) Peacock, he married Karen Bartsch June 11, 2010 in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Benjamin Peacock of Pekin; five siblings, Carolyn Sue McWethy of Peoria, Diana (Jim) Gilmore of Peoria, Robert (Brenda) Peacock of Bath, David A. Peacock and Rebecca Stamm, both of Metamora and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents and one brother, Jeff Peacock.
Larry worked in the warehouse for the Salvation Army for 15 years. He retired in 2010.
He enjoyed listening to music, especially classic rock. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing and computer games. He loved going with his wife to Chick- Fil- A in East Peoria for breakfast. He loved all the employees there.
His memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Matt Feucht will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Tails of a Bookworm, 3265 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or to Tazewell County Animal Control, 21314 IL-9 Tremont, Illinois 61568.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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