Jeff ‘Casper’ Hilborn

Jeffrey Allen “Casper” Hilborn, 29, of Sullivan, MO, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.

Jeffrey was born on November 1, 1991 in Troy, MO, to William Hilborn and Connie Tucker. He attended Troy Elementary School and graduated from Mingo Job Corps, where he learned the carpentry trade. Jeff was very good at carpentry and could build anything he set his mind to.

Most recently, he was a stay at home dad, caring for his beloved daughter, Sierra Rose. Jeff enjoyed riding bikes, painting, cooking and fishing. He also enjoyed many fun times with his Dad, gigging for frogs. Jeff was a kind and loving Dad, fiancé, son, brother and friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Sierra Hilborn; his fiancé, Amanda Watson of Sullivan, MO; his mother, Connie Tucker of Wentzville, MO; his father, William Hilborn; three stepsons: Donnie, Mikale and Jimmy Watson, all of Sullivan, MO; two siblings, Anthony Tucker and wife Ashley of Sullivan, MO, and Jessica Hilborn of Sullivan, MO; nieces and nephews, aunt and uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bernie and Doris Tucker; paternal grandparents, Don and Juanita Hilborn; three uncles: Dennis Tucker, David Brown and Keith Kirby; two aunts, Mary Hubert and Glenna Hampton; and two cousins, Jason and Christina Kirby.

Funeral services were 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Sullivan Christian Church, with Pastor John Blackmore officiating.

Visitation was held from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday, prior to the service Sullivan Christian Church.

Online condolences may be shared with Jeff’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.