Daron Richard Tunks was born 21 July 1967 in Peoria, Illinois. He was the fourth child and only son born to the union of Richard Martin and Barbara Ann (Carlson) Tunks. Daron made his transition at his home in Conley, Georgia on 11 January 2022.
Daron was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Calvin Coolidge Grade School and several different high schools before receiving a perfect score on the G.E.D. Exam. He also attended Bradley University and received his Bachelor's degree from Robert Morris College.
On 23 January 2000, Daron was baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church by the late Rev. Alphonso Lyons, Jr. Daron was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Deveraux R. (Kristie) Hubbard, where he was a member of the Drama ministry.
While attending Bradley University, Daron became a renowned member of the Epsilon Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. as the Anchor #6 (line name: D.W.B.) of S.S. Determination in Spring of 1987. Daron was a proud member of the fraternity and loved to see the reaction on brothers' faces when he would challenge them, as his ultimate goal was to make a new connection in the bond of brotherhood.
Daron also met the love of his life, Shann Lindsey, while both attended Bradley University. They were married 1 June 1995 in Peoria, IL. Together they have six children. Daron was a devoted and loving husband as well as protective father. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family.
Daron had the vision to have a business that he could leave his sons one day. He was the sole owner and operator of Tunks & Sons Delivery. He started Tunks & Sons Delivery in 2003 as a furniture delivery that evolved to an intrastate moving company in 2007. Daron loved to sing, gamble, play pool, and was an avid chess player. He was often late to the party, but the party did not start 'til D.T. walked in! He will be remembered as a protector of his family, a 'wanna-be' comedian to his friends, and the white boy with soul.
Daron leaves to cherish his memory his wife and partner of 35 years, La Shann Monise Lindsey Tunks (whom he affectionately referred to as 'LuverGirl') six children:
Tyshell Tanae of San Antonio, Texas
Kevin Bernard of New York, New York
Jade Marie of Atlanta, Georgia
Deja Monise of Conley, Georgia
Daron Richard II of Peoria, Illinois
Jaron Calvin of Peoria, Illinois
Eleven grandchildren, who affectionately called him 'Big Daddy':
Maliyah Marie-Vonsae
Shyla Redina-Chante
Jhase Anthony-Richard
Dominik Braxton-Lee
Melodi La'Rae
Lyric Ka'Mari Ann
Jewel Denise
JeQuez De'Audrey II
Daron Richard III
Nyla Joi Monise
Jaron Calvin II
Three sisters:
Dawn Tunks Milton
Rose Tunks Moroz
Linda Tunks-Owens
He leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws, surrogate sons who affectionately referred to him as 'Pops', fraternity brothers, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on 23 January 2022 at St. Paul Baptist Church.
Daron will be laid to rest at Lincoln Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois on 24 January, 2022.
Daron was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Calvin Coolidge Grade School and several different high schools before receiving a perfect score on the G.E.D. Exam. He also attended Bradley University and received his Bachelor's degree from Robert Morris College.
On 23 January 2000, Daron was baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church by the late Rev. Alphonso Lyons, Jr. Daron was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Deveraux R. (Kristie) Hubbard, where he was a member of the Drama ministry.
While attending Bradley University, Daron became a renowned member of the Epsilon Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. as the Anchor #6 (line name: D.W.B.) of S.S. Determination in Spring of 1987. Daron was a proud member of the fraternity and loved to see the reaction on brothers' faces when he would challenge them, as his ultimate goal was to make a new connection in the bond of brotherhood.
Daron also met the love of his life, Shann Lindsey, while both attended Bradley University. They were married 1 June 1995 in Peoria, IL. Together they have six children. Daron was a devoted and loving husband as well as protective father. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family.
Daron had the vision to have a business that he could leave his sons one day. He was the sole owner and operator of Tunks & Sons Delivery. He started Tunks & Sons Delivery in 2003 as a furniture delivery that evolved to an intrastate moving company in 2007. Daron loved to sing, gamble, play pool, and was an avid chess player. He was often late to the party, but the party did not start 'til D.T. walked in! He will be remembered as a protector of his family, a 'wanna-be' comedian to his friends, and the white boy with soul.
Daron leaves to cherish his memory his wife and partner of 35 years, La Shann Monise Lindsey Tunks (whom he affectionately referred to as 'LuverGirl') six children:
Tyshell Tanae of San Antonio, Texas
Kevin Bernard of New York, New York
Jade Marie of Atlanta, Georgia
Deja Monise of Conley, Georgia
Daron Richard II of Peoria, Illinois
Jaron Calvin of Peoria, Illinois
Eleven grandchildren, who affectionately called him 'Big Daddy':
Maliyah Marie-Vonsae
Shyla Redina-Chante
Jhase Anthony-Richard
Dominik Braxton-Lee
Melodi La'Rae
Lyric Ka'Mari Ann
Jewel Denise
JeQuez De'Audrey II
Daron Richard III
Nyla Joi Monise
Jaron Calvin II
Three sisters:
Dawn Tunks Milton
Rose Tunks Moroz
Linda Tunks-Owens
He leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws, surrogate sons who affectionately referred to him as 'Pops', fraternity brothers, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on 23 January 2022 at St. Paul Baptist Church.
Daron will be laid to rest at Lincoln Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois on 24 January, 2022.
Daron Richard Tunks was born 21 July 1967 in Peoria, Illinois. He was the fourth child and only son born to the union of Richard Martin and Barbara Ann (Carlson) Tunks. Daron made his transition at his home in Conley, Georgia on 11 January 2022.
Daron was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Calvin Coolidge Grade School and several different high schools before receiving a perfect score on the G.E.D. Exam. He also attended Bradley University and received his Bachelor's degree from Robert Morris College.
On 23 January 2000, Daron was baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church by the late Rev. Alphonso Lyons, Jr. Daron was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Deveraux R. (Kristie) Hubbard, where he was a member of the Drama ministry.
While attending Bradley University, Daron became a renowned member of the Epsilon Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. as the Anchor #6 (line name: D.W.B.) of S.S. Determination in Spring of 1987. Daron was a proud member of the fraternity and loved to see the reaction on brothers' faces when he would challenge them, as his ultimate goal was to make a new connection in the bond of brotherhood.
Daron also met the love of his life, Shann Lindsey, while both attended Bradley University. They were married 1 June 1995 in Peoria, IL. Together they have six children. Daron was a devoted and loving husband as well as protective father. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family.
Daron had the vision to have a business that he could leave his sons one day. He was the sole owner and operator of Tunks & Sons Delivery. He started Tunks & Sons Delivery in 2003 as a furniture delivery that evolved to an intrastate moving company in 2007. Daron loved to sing, gamble, play pool, and was an avid chess player. He was often late to the party, but the party did not start 'til D.T. walked in! He will be remembered as a protector of his family, a 'wanna-be' comedian to his friends, and the white boy with soul.
Daron leaves to cherish his memory his wife and partner of 35 years, La Shann Monise Lindsey Tunks (whom he affectionately referred to as 'LuverGirl') six children:
Tyshell Tanae of San Antonio, Texas
Kevin Bernard of New York, New York
Jade Marie of Atlanta, Georgia
Deja Monise of Conley, Georgia
Daron Richard II of Peoria, Illinois
Jaron Calvin of Peoria, Illinois
Eleven grandchildren, who affectionately called him 'Big Daddy':
Maliyah Marie-Vonsae
Shyla Redina-Chante
Jhase Anthony-Richard
Dominik Braxton-Lee
Melodi La'Rae
Lyric Ka'Mari Ann
Jewel Denise
JeQuez De'Audrey II
Daron Richard III
Nyla Joi Monise
Jaron Calvin II
Three sisters:
Dawn Tunks Milton
Rose Tunks Moroz
Linda Tunks-Owens
He leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws, surrogate sons who affectionately referred to him as 'Pops', fraternity brothers, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on 23 January 2022 at St. Paul Baptist Church.
Daron will be laid to rest at Lincoln Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois on 24 January, 2022.
Daron was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Calvin Coolidge Grade School and several different high schools before receiving a perfect score on the G.E.D. Exam. He also attended Bradley University and received his Bachelor's degree from Robert Morris College.
On 23 January 2000, Daron was baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church by the late Rev. Alphonso Lyons, Jr. Daron was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Deveraux R. (Kristie) Hubbard, where he was a member of the Drama ministry.
While attending Bradley University, Daron became a renowned member of the Epsilon Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. as the Anchor #6 (line name: D.W.B.) of S.S. Determination in Spring of 1987. Daron was a proud member of the fraternity and loved to see the reaction on brothers' faces when he would challenge them, as his ultimate goal was to make a new connection in the bond of brotherhood.
Daron also met the love of his life, Shann Lindsey, while both attended Bradley University. They were married 1 June 1995 in Peoria, IL. Together they have six children. Daron was a devoted and loving husband as well as protective father. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family.
Daron had the vision to have a business that he could leave his sons one day. He was the sole owner and operator of Tunks & Sons Delivery. He started Tunks & Sons Delivery in 2003 as a furniture delivery that evolved to an intrastate moving company in 2007. Daron loved to sing, gamble, play pool, and was an avid chess player. He was often late to the party, but the party did not start 'til D.T. walked in! He will be remembered as a protector of his family, a 'wanna-be' comedian to his friends, and the white boy with soul.
Daron leaves to cherish his memory his wife and partner of 35 years, La Shann Monise Lindsey Tunks (whom he affectionately referred to as 'LuverGirl') six children:
Tyshell Tanae of San Antonio, Texas
Kevin Bernard of New York, New York
Jade Marie of Atlanta, Georgia
Deja Monise of Conley, Georgia
Daron Richard II of Peoria, Illinois
Jaron Calvin of Peoria, Illinois
Eleven grandchildren, who affectionately called him 'Big Daddy':
Maliyah Marie-Vonsae
Shyla Redina-Chante
Jhase Anthony-Richard
Dominik Braxton-Lee
Melodi La'Rae
Lyric Ka'Mari Ann
Jewel Denise
JeQuez De'Audrey II
Daron Richard III
Nyla Joi Monise
Jaron Calvin II
Three sisters:
Dawn Tunks Milton
Rose Tunks Moroz
Linda Tunks-Owens
He leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws, surrogate sons who affectionately referred to him as 'Pops', fraternity brothers, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on 23 January 2022 at St. Paul Baptist Church.
Daron will be laid to rest at Lincoln Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois on 24 January, 2022.
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