Charles David "Dave" Eby was born May 5th, 1945 in his family's home just outside of Galena, Missouri, to Eanos Eby and Reathel Maples Eby.
He grew up on the banks of the James River, beginning his love of the outdoors.
When he was 16 he met his future wife Maggie (Miller.) At 17, he joined the US Marine Corps which took him to Hawaii and then Vietnam. He was awarded the Distinguished Marksman medal.
In 1967 Dave began working for Silver Dollar City, a tenure which would stretch 53 years until his retirement in 2020. He worked at several different SDC properties over the years, most recently for their Wilderness Campground.
Dave had a knack for horticulture, often being called upon for his expertise. He loved plants and trees. He loved to work in the yard and always made sure the birds were fed.
David leaves behind a vast trove of cherished family and friends including his beloved wife Maggie, 3 sons Don Eby (Amy); Grant Eby (April); Eanos Erik Eby (Dana); grandchildren Kevin Eby; Aisha Johnson; Noah Eby; Presley Walsh; RL Hurstrom; Grayston Eby and Payton Eby; several great grandchildren; and sisters Helen Hunt (Jerry); Lavina Drewery (Michael); and Sharon Ogea (John)
David was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Shirley.
A celebration of life gathering will be held Friday, March 1st from 4:30pm until 5:30pm at Stumpff Funeral Home in Kimberling City. Burial will immediately follow at Nickerson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations for a bench and trees for the new Reeds Spring School Districts new park in care of Larry Maloney at Branson Bank. The family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of condolences and concern, it is amazing how many lives that Dave' life touched.