Erik Glenn Follis

He was born October 7, 1978 in Pekin to Jack E. and Mallory Kay (Shannon) Follis, he married Jamie Copeland. They later divorced.

Surviving is his father, Jack Follis of Leesburg, Florida; his step-father, Randy Fuller, one son, Keign Follis of Pekin; one grandson, Kozik Follis; his ex-wife, Jamie Copeland; three brothers, Travis Follis of Pekin, Randy (Wendy) Fuller of Washington and Jeremey (Melanie) Follis of Madison, Mississippi; one sister, Ashley (Joe) Allen of Palmetto, Florida; two nephews, Caleb and Josiah; three nieces, Gracelyn, Ava and Maya and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mallory Shannon; his maternal grandparents, Ruth and Jack Shannon and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Dorothy Follis.

Erik would do anything to make you smile. He loved and protected his family deeply, never afraid to crack jokes or be goofy.

His private visitation will be held at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Private burial will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin. Father Michael Andrejek will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

To express condolences online visit, www.preston-hanley.com