Tommie Lee Pirtle was born on May 9, 1978 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the union of Tommie Lee Heard and Lillian Pirtle.  He grew up and became a lifelong resident of East St. Louis.

For his educational journey, Tommie Lee attended Manners Elementary School.  He then went on to Cahokia School District #187.  He attended SWIC and received his forklift license.

Tommie found employment with Gilster-Mary Lee, Ma'ag Staffing for two years and Elite Staffing for six years.

Tommie was preceded in death by his grandparents.  On Sunday, May 13, 2018 , Tommie made his transition from this life.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Tashayla Pirtle and Tommie Pirtle both of East St. Louis, IL and Taniah Pirtle of KY;  brother, Terrance Pirtle; sister, Latoya Pirtle of East St. Louis, IL;  mother, Lillian Pirtle of Belleville, IL;  father, Tommie Lee Heard of Centreville, IL;  one grandchild, Tashawn Issac; 7 aunts; 6 uncles; 5 nephews; 1 niece; best friend, Mr. Taurus Hibbler, Sr; special friend, Chyla Hill and her children, Travis, Taniya, Torian and Taviana Hill;  a host of cousins and friends.