Nathias Achillies Gilden

Nathias Achillies Gilden, age 17, of Boonville, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home. He was born in Columbia, Missouri on July 7, 2007, the son of Crystal (Smith) Gilden and Robert Gilden.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Riverside Christian Church in Boonville.
Nathias was a senior at Boonville High School. He also had a part-time job at Monnig Industries in Glasgow. Nathias liked going to the gym, watching movies and television shows, and going on late night drives, and hanging out with his family and friends. He was a gamer who loved music and his favorite place was Colorado.
He will be lovingly missed by his parents: Crystal Gilden of Marshall, Robert Gilden of Boonville; sisters: Santana Gilden, Keianna Gilden (Marshall Collins); grandparents: Tina Dickerson (Kevin), Brenda Smith, Gisela Grodzicki; close friend Autumn Bartholomew; aunts and uncles: Shelly Gilden (John Reppert), Jonathan Gilden (Morgan Crane), Cesar Borrego (Gloria Lopez), Donald Smith (Cassie), Corey (Candice) Smith, Bonnie Shaw; cousins: Haley Smith, Preston Smith, Donnie Smith, Phoenix Smith, Shawn Reppert, Blaine Reppert, Nicasia Borrego: and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Don Smith and Johnny Ray Gilden.
Memorials may be made to the Gilden Family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home, 1397 Ashley Rd.,
Boonville, Mo 65233 (660) 882-3381. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Howardfuneralhome.com
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