Richard Reed "Rich" Eilers
Richard Reed "Rich" Eilers
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A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:00pm in the sanctuary of Silver Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church, 518 Peletier Loop Rd., Peletier, NC 28584, with Rev. Lewis Forsythe officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River, NJ.
Rich was a stock associate with Macy's Department Store and loved to spend time with his family and friends.
He is survived by sister, Barbara Mooney (Mike) of Swansboro; brother, Ronald Eilers (Renee) of Toms River, NJ; several nieces and nephews; and his special kitty Mr. Boots.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Peletier Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday night bible study.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Silver Creek OFWB Church
518 Peletier Loop Rd., Peletier, NC 28584
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Jones Funeral Home - JacksonvilleOnly 12 hours left for delivery to next service.