Eddie Joseph Pilkington, 72, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at OakView Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burlington, Iowa.
He was born on November 10, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Joseph Charles and Lola May (Scheetz) Pilkington. On February 17, 1979 he married Karla Kyburz in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Survivors include his wife Karla; two sons: Scott (Jennette Shuman) Pilkington of Nauvoo, Illinois, Shane (Amanda) Pilkington of Edwardsville, Illinois; daughter Angel (Chet) Brewer of Brookings, Oregon; seven grandchildren: Cole, Trentin, Brody, Hunter, Aurora, Calla, Cas; great grandson Cameron; three sisters: Connie(John) Hobart of Warsaw, Illinois, Theresa Crabtree of Vermont, Illinois, Rachel Gibson of Nauvoo, Illinois; three brothers: Dan Pilkington of Nauvoo, Illinois, John Pilkington of Summersville, Missouri, and Michael (Love Joy) Pilkington of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two nephews; and brother-in-law B.J. Gibson.
Eddie was a 1972 graduate of Nauvoo-Colusa High School. He was a UPS driver for over thirty nine years, and a farmer. He was a member of the Nauvoo Trailblazers. Eddie enjoyed raising and riding horses, farming, and his grandchildren.
Per his wishes his body has been entrusted to Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home for cremation.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026 at Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026 at Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo with Pastor David Poland officiating.
A memorial has been established in his memory for the Nauvoo Fire & Rescue or Hearts of Hancock Humane Society.
Schmitz - Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Nauvoo is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.sbbfuneralhome.com.
