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Funeral: 8 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Riley Marce Eads, age 12, of Olney, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Franklin Hospital in Benton, Illinois.
Riley was born February 18, 2002 in Robinson, Illinois to Ronnie W. and Christy (Tannahill) Eads. He enjoyed doing many things including Tae Kwon Do, drawing, swimming and visiting the beach, playing Playstation video games, was a WWE Wrestling fan, and liked music, especially rock music with KISS being his favorite.
Riley is survived by his father: Ron Eads of Olney; half-brother: Alex Robinson of Louisville; maternal grandparents: Jerry and Ann Tannahill of Cisne; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother: Christy Tannahill Eads, paternal grandparents: Marce and Mildred Eads, an aunt: Barbara Lappin, and 2 cousins: Kylie and Nikolas.
The funeral service for Riley Eads will be 8 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses. To share a memory or leave a condolence visit www.frankandbright.com.
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We will miss your smile, you had grown into a Grandson that we admire. No matter what has happened we will love you forever. You are now with you Mom, enjoy oneanother. We love you, Grandma and Grandpa Tannahill
My thoughts are with you all.
God Bless you Riley.
Jerry and Ann, So sorry for the loss of your grandson. Too much sorrow for your family. May our Lord grant you peace and comfort. Love, Cindy
My condolences to Riley's family. His life here on earth was much too short and there are no words can make it all better. May he rest in the peace of the Lord. Spread your wings and fly high, Riley.
You will be greatly missed by all students and teachers at East Richland. We will forever keep you in our hearts.
Riley was my bestfriend and I couldnt forget him...he always made me smile in the halls...I love him and I miss him so much... I remember when we were in second grade and he always said I was pretty...hes my bestfriend and I will never forget him...
I don't know anything about what happen but sorry for the lose it's hard losing a love one
Thinking of you all! So very sorry!!
so sorry for your loss praying for your family at this time of need god bless you all
Jerry and Ann we are so very sorry for your loss! Praying for your family.
I'm so sorry to hear this e went home to early.
miss u very much riley. wish u didnt leave us. u were a awesome friend with a sweet smile. fly high riley
I don't know you or your family but, I am so sorry for your loss and you are in our prayer's. May you feel the love and comfort of God through those around you.
Riley you were a great friend and will be greatly missed. 9/23/14 will never be forgotten. I love you Riley.
We pray for peace and understanding during this time and hope that the hearts of those he loved will be at peace. Our prayers are with you. Danny & Gena Vaughn
Riley was my sons Best friend for many years. May he rest in peace Korbin misses him dearly.
I will miss Riley's smile!
My heart goes out to your family ...
Not only was Riley sweet , hilarious and just a handsome little boy . Riley was really special to me . Riley could tell me anything . Riley might be gone but I promise I will never forget him . Together forever never apart maybe in distance but never at heart . Love forever kailey .
So sad praying for you and your family from Darla and Richard Fryburger
Our hearts go out to you during this time off great loss and sadness. Pray God gives you strength and some how some way will bring peace in your heart someday. Ron and Mary prayers to u and all family and friends.
To Riley's family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. As a mother I can't begin to even imagine your pain. Know that you all are being prayed for, and my thoughts are with you.
Riley its a sad loss that your life ended at such a young age. You are at Peace my friend. May those whose lives you have touched, always remember you. There are no words that can be said to ease anyone's pain. To Riley's Family: my deepest and sincere sympathy
A special boy who touched many in his short life here. I wish him and the family peace.
I am so sorry for what happened with Riley he was a good kid and loved his friends, wish that it would not have happened but we can't make the clock rewind so we just have to deal with it.
Ron,Mary,Julie you are in our thoughts and prayers. God has gained a special Angel.
God Bless Riley and his family of friends. Hugs to all of you.
School won't be the same without you, we will forever miss ya bud! RIP Riley
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your son but my heart aches just the same. I can't begin to feel the depth of your loss but my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I recently also have suffered the loss if losing my child. I pray for all of the ones affected by this and may God comfort you in your time of need. I pray Riley is resting in eternal peace and I pray for healing for all. God bless you and and Rest in Paradis, Riley!
I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends.
prayers to the family& friends . I know it's hard to lose someone who is so special, so kind. There's a hole that can never be filled. But he will always be with the ones he loved. He will be watching over. I am so sorry.
rip Riley may you find your peace in heaven
May you rest in peace .... For what's bothered you so dear may never hurt you again..... With all do respect to all family and friends this lil one was loved it's so plainly seen... May God take him in his arms and squeze so tight for here with us he is no longer in sight, but forever in somes hearts he shall always remain.......
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the pain that you are going through. Sending prayers for piece of mind and comfort....
Prayers for God to wrap his arms around Ronnie and the family and friends that loved this little boy. Peace and love to each of you. Our sincere condolences, the Schempp family
Riley, I love you so much buddy, hope your having a good time with your mom and god.
Rip Riley you are going to be missed by many.
RIP little man, you are with momma Now. No more tears or pain. Fly with the angels.
Gone but never forgotten
So deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and Prayers are with family and friends.
Your taekwondo family will miss you Riley! I wish I could've helped you more. Rest in peace.
Its not the same without you Riley. You were the coolest friend ever you were like my brother. I love you Riley. R.I.P bud
Our deepest sorrows, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family.
He was a good and sweet kid. I went to school with him he was cool to hang out with and talk to. I miss you Riley and you will always be in my heart
My heart goes out to the family of Riley. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was his 4th grade teacher and remember the way he tried to do what was right! He may not have been successful all the time, but everyone really liked him! Rest in Peace, Riley.
Cristy was my best friend from the moment we met in high school and there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of her. My heart weighs heavy for this little boy and his family. I am praying for healing and peace for each and everyone of you. I know Cristy and Riley will be reunited in heaven and I pray you can each find peace in knowing they are not alone.
Riley was a sweet funny boy to be around and he always put his friends before him. I'll never forget his laugh and his smiley faces. I'll never forget YOU.
I am so sorry, my deepest sympathy
Riley will always have a special place in my heart. He was a sweet, handsome boy with a great smile. He was kind and always wanted to help out in the classroom and with his peers. Over the years since I had him in my 3rd grade class, Riley and I have always taken time to chat when we would see one another. I am so glad I was able to talk with him twice in the last few weeks. My thoughts are with Riley's family and others whose lives he has touched. You will be missed.
You was a good and kind person you will be missed rip Riley
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Hold on to your memories. Dennis and Sue Hampsten family
Riley, may you now rest in peace. You will never know the lives you have touched and the impact your passing has made on everyone. You will be missed, and I hope your family can find peace and comfort in this difficult time.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and Prayers are with family and friends.
Sorry for your loss, keeping you in our prayers.
Even though i did not know this little boy, i am so sorry for his family & friends lost, you all will be in my prayers. May god watch over you all.
I did not know this young boy. God has a special job for you. I am so sorry your life here was short. Parents, grandparents and to all, it will be hard, just remember he is watching over you all. Love and hugs to all.
I'll miss you so much! I'm sorry I haven't seen you in 6 years, but I do still think of you and Alex. I know you'll be happy now reunited with your mom. Rip buddy.
Riley is at peace now. We will miss you. All of us will miss you. Rest in peace.
We miss you
my name is Justin. i really don't know what to say now that my brother like person has left me. he always knew how to put a smile on my face in any way. my prayers our with you brother fly high R.I.P Riley
i will always be with you buddy i will see you soon
You meant the absolute world to me. I wish I could just go back and time and fix all the problems in your life, but sadly that's not how life goes. You knew we cared about you, I guess we just didn't show it like we should've. I feel so alone without you here, this is a terrible tragedy. At least your no longer in pain, RIP. Love you, as you would say sincerely your "baby sister" 😘❤️
You were A wonderful friend. I remember when you used to come over to my house and hang out with me and Jesse. You will forever be in my heart. All of our prayers from me and my family will go to your family. Love ya forever, Riley.
Riley, was one of my bestest friends I could ever ask for. He was so fun to be around. His smile lit the room. You could never get Riley to ever stop talking, he was so full of fascinating stories and creative ideas. Riley always made sure people were smiling, He put others first. Riley was the most amazingly wonderful person....I love you Riley! You will forever be remembered and in our hearts!!!
Alex, I am so sorry about your brouther. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You are a special young man! We love you!
I wish I could be at the funeral but I didn't have a ride I love you man RIP Riley
dear mr. and mrs. Eads riely was a very dear friend of mine and i miss him very very much. i am so so very sorry for your loss. This summer, i was passing riely's old house on my bike when he yelled" Shawn! Come over here!". and when i went over there, there was a little baby bird hopping around in the grass . Then he said," dare me to call my dog out here to eat it?" but I said no because i had wanted to try and pick it up first. but, when i did pick it up, it had pecked me in the finger and it hurt real bad. i still have a tiny scar from it on my index finger on my left hand. On the day the school had anounced rielys passing, almost everyone was crying. they had to have almost 10 counslers at school that day.I just wish he could have been there to see how everyone missed him. anyway, thank you for taking time out of your day to read my condolence to you and rielys other family. Sincerely, from one of rielys good friends, Shawn Keaton Harmon.
I never knew that much about you but now you will have a better life with your mother and any other relatives or friends in R.I.P Riley you will be lovely missed Eryn Hough
You will never be forgotten in our hearts we miss you bud
I never knew Riley, but I am filled with pain to know his life was so short. He was a very nice looking young man. From all I have read here, he was loved by so many. They will miss him, but they will have their memories. Rest in Peace, Riley
You are in my prayers. I love you...and miss yooouuu!!!! Come back please!! I'll see you soon.
sorry for your loss
we will all miss you at erms.
We all miss you your in are hearts
well riley as I sit in school and think about you almost crying just remembering the last memeries we had I remember the last time I saw you u had smile on your face you will always be in my heart buddy I love you see you soon.
Well yesterday was the mark of Riley being gone for two months.😔😭 I miss him terribly, well everybody does.😔 Love you Riri, see you soon our little angel💘sincerely your "baby sister"😘
Sorry that happened
Riley you were there for me when it was hard and I would like give you a word from me you my friend rip riley
Hey buddy. I just wanted to say I was thinkin about you ya today, and sitting in school I just think about your cute little smile and how much I miss you callin me your big sister. miss you so much little brother, I hope your rockin out with youre momma. talk to you soon.
hey, bud its been a while.. sep. is comming up fast. makes me miss you alot. im going to stop by your memorial soon ! i do every month. we all miss you down here!! i know i write alot on here but it makes me feel better. like sending an email to someone i havent seen in awhile. im happy that your happy. i know your in the hands of god. love forever dude. -LM
you still cross my mind everyday
hey little brother i miss you. im in rehab getting better. i wish you had the chance to. think of you a lot. rest in peace. mum is proud of you. april 4 2016
We miss u
I met Riley a couple years after I moved to Olney. He was my friends neighbor, lived behind her house. At the time I had just turned ten, and I didn't understand why I suddenly stopped seeing him. I didn't know what suicide was, But now I am 14 and regretting not spending more time with him, not trying harder to get to know him. I sincerely hope his family is okay, and that he is in a good place, away from the monster of his mind that took him.
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