Albert "Bigman" Nathan Cheney III

Albert Nathan Cheney III (Bigman), 33, of Pekin, passed away on May 3, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1988 in Peoria to Albert and Penny (Whitby) Cheney Jr. Albert is survived by his parents, Penny Cheney and Albert (Tammy) Cheney Jr; three children, Ryan Esposito, Hannah (Andrew) Watson and Blake Watson; longtime significant other, Paula Wheeler; nine siblings, Melody (Matt) Cheney, Debra (Christopher) Haggard, Monica (Rigo) Cheney, Charles Cheney, Brittany (Chase) Getz, Boston (Kindra) Cheney, Sophia Cheney, Nick (Janet) Sandoval, and Andres (JoAnn) Sandoval; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; one brother, Anthony Cheney; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a dog lover, jokester, jack of all trades, was bull-headed, loved his family, and a big momma’s boy. Memorials may be made to his parents or siblings. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11 AM with visitation an hour prior at Remmert Funeral Home, 521 E. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611. Burial will follow at Olio Township Cemetery, Eureka. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com for the Cheney family. "Bigman was a man who loved his momma and acted just like his dad. He was a devoted, loyal, family man and had a strong love for his momma, fiance and kids. He loved fishing and working on cars with his dad. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved family poker night and was always a jokester. He had a soft spot in his heart for his dog. He was a jack of all trades and always had an answer even if he wasn’t always right. He will be truly missed by his massive family, including cousins who were more like siblings. He was a wonderful significant other, father, son, brother, nephew and uncle. Forever in our hearts and memories." -From the family