Eric Wayne Killday, 46, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

The son of Robert and Chris (Brandow) Killday, he was born July 24, 1974 in Columbia, Missouri.

Eric is survived by his parents Bobby and Chris Killday of Kirksville, MO; three sons, Deric Killday of Louisville, KY, and Chase and Bryant Killday both of Kirksville, MO; two brothers, Aaron Killday of Kirksville, MO, and Robert Killday and wife Natalie of Louisville, KY; one sister, Johnna Thomas of Kirksville, MO; his fiancé Cheree Ball and her children, Alexa, Ryan and Zach Ball all of Kirksville, MO; and two nieces, Olivia Lyons and Isabella Vaughn both of Kirksville, MO.

Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Vivian Brandow and Robert A. and Shirlene Killday, and two uncles, Mike Killday, and Greg Brandow.

Eric was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1992. He was employed a number of years as a lineman for Pike Electric Company.

Eric coached his sons' baseball and basketball teams and loved time spent with his family.

Eric attended Mary Immaculate Catholic Church of Kirksville.

Public visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Private family graveside services will be held at Mary Immaculate Catholic Cemetery in Kirksville, with Monsignor David Cox officiating.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Eric may be made to KBSA Kirksville Baseball/Softball Association and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.