H. Randall "Randy" Greer

Born January 19, 1936, in Myra, Kentucky to Charlie and Kathleen (Atkins) Greer, he married Duretta Newsome on June 24, 1961 at Duretta’s family home in Virgie, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his wife, Duretta Greer of Pekin; his daughter, Suzi Greer of Pekin; son, Charlie (Holly) Greer of Brimfield; five grandchildren, Mickey (Kayla) Greer of Arizona, Maranda McLarty of Utah, Taylor Greer of Peoria, Adam Greer of Morton and Carter Greer of Brimfield; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Johnson of Florida, Frances Bartley of Kentucky and Henrietta (Bob) Cable of Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Randy came to the Pekin in 1969 and made his home. He worked in parking management for 63 years in Peoria, Pekin, Champaign, and Normal before retiring in 2017. He enjoyed his work, and the relationships he built. He also believed strongly in his faith, family, friends, and community. He attended First Baptist Church in Pekin and was a staple at every family ballgame, play, cheerleading competition, dance recital, and many others.

His commitment to the community started early as a member of Empire Lodge 126 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Pekin; Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria; Mohammed Temple, Shrine; Past President of Pekin Lions Club; Peoria Lions Club; Past President of the Pekin Boys & Girls Club; JFL coach and booster member; Quarter back Club booster member; Shade Park booster member and several other organizations. He ran the scoreboard time clock for Pekin Community High School Football, received the “Volunteer of the Year” award from the Boys and Girls Club of Pekin and was the recipient of the 1988 Barney Maticka Memorial Award from the Pekin Rotary Club for service to youth. He treasured working with youth; however, he may have treasured his beloved Kentucky Wildcats Basketball the most.

He was a Wildcat through and through, but still enjoyed watching all sports and cheering on his Alabama Football Team, NASCAR racing & local racing. He spent his time growing lush tomatoes, and creating art though his wood working skills for family and friends.

His visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, where Masonic rites will be conducted by his lodge at 6:45 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Preston-Hanley and his final resting place will be in the Masonic Garden at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Pekin, 1101 Veerman, Pekin, IL 61554 or to First Baptist Church, 700 South Capitol Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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