Keith James Eberhardt (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Keith James Eberhardt, son of James and Debra Gaston Eberhardt, was born June 12, 1984, in Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, December 1, 2018, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of thirty-four years, five months, and nineteen days.
Keith is survived by his adopted father, Robert J. Shilts, Jr., and his wife, Davonna, of Richland, Missouri; his mother, Debra Wade, of Lebanon, Missouri; two brothers, Robert J. Shilts, III, and his wife, Rushell, of Oak Grove, Missouri, and Samuel Shilts, and his wife, Teagun, of Richland, Missouri; three sisters, Melissa K. Boston, and her husband, Brandon, Katyrn Dorrance, and her husband, David, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Tabetha Cannon, and her husband, Donnell, of Richland, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; his girlfriend, Shannon Zaretz, of Lebanon, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was born and raised in the Lebanon area, and attended Lebanon R-III Schools. He entered the military as a young man, and was currently serving his country in the United States Army National Guard. During the last ten years of service, he had been deployed to Japan, Afghanistan, and Qatar. He had continued to work for Independent Stave Company, now Missouri Cooperage, for the last several years.
He loved motorcycles, rode Hondas, and enjoyed spending time with his motorcycle buddies. He was a gun enthusiast and liked to go hunting. Whatever he chose to do he was very dedicated to accomplishing what he started. He loved his country and was proud of his military service.
Keith was a loving son, brother, uncle, boyfriend, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that he will be fondly remembered for his love of family, service to his country, and for being a good friend.
Services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Holman-Howe Funeral Home at 6 p.m. with full military honors. Visitation will follow the service.
Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors and left at the funeral home.
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