Eian Robert Sharkey

March 21, 2005 ~ August 11, 2022
Eian Robert Sharkey, 17, of rural Bradford, Illinois passed away August 11, 2022 as a result of a vehicle accident.
He was born March 21, 2005 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Robert and Emily (Zwicker) Sharkey.
Eian is survived by his parents, Robert and Emily of rural Bradford; three siblings: William, Anita, and Steven Sharkey all of rural Bradford; his paternal grandmother, Joyce Sharkey of rural Bradford; maternal grandparents, Steve and Mary Anita Zwicker of rural Bradford; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Sharkey.
Eian was homeschooled and then attended Princeton Christian Academy for eighth grade. He attended Stark County High School, where he would have started his junior year.
He loved working with his dad and brothers on the family farm and spending time with his sister. Eian grew up playing Christian Center Baseball. He valued his friends and enjoyed hanging out with them. He was always kind and not judgmental. Eian's favorite place was in the woods and his favorite job was clearing timber. He had a knack for running equipment and tractors and enjoyed working on his car.
A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Bethany Baptist Church 7422 North Heinz Lane, Edwards, Illinois 61528. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Bethany Baptist Church 7422 North Heinz Lane, Edwards, Illinois 61528 with Pastor Ritch Boerckel officiating. A private burial will take place in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Illinois. Memorials may be directed to the Christian Center 4100 N Brandywine Dr., Peoria, IL 61614 or Princeton Christian Academy 21890 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Princeton, IL 61356. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
Country folks the whole country over are sending all the love we possibly can to your family Rob and Emily,We all love you guys.
Rob, Emily and family, May the road rise up to meet you,
may the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of the entire Sharkey family. So sorry for your loss.
Rob and Emily, our sincere condolences on the loss of Eian. Our prayers go out to all of you in this difficult time.
Rob and Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Please accept my condolences. May God be your strength and peace.
My family and I would like to express our condolences life at this point seems so unfair and yes it is . Years will heal it has for my wife and I our daughter was very young we are praying for you.May god bless you all
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our family would like to express our condolences for your loss. We are praying for you.
Our sorrow at Eian passing is not something we can put into words. Our prayers and love go out to your family and friends at this most painful and challenging time.
We are remembering you today with our sympathy and prayers in the loss of Eian. We are so sorry for your loss. (I am Bill and Jan Ellis’ daughter.)
We wish we had the words to ease your pain, your family is in our thoughts
Rob, Emily and Family – may you feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father as He wraps them around you, warmed by our Christian belief that you will meet your precious son again.
I’m so sorry for your loss!! It is absolutely terrible to lose someone so young!! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!!
We are heartbroken for your loss, we are & will continue to pray for your beautiful family.
I want to reach out to Mr and Mrs Sharkey, I want you to know that your son had a great impact on my life. He was always so nice and welcoming to new people and was part of the reason I came back to Christ. Praying for the family. Let him rest and forever be with Christ.
Rob & Emily- Praying for you and your family. May the Lord’s gentle arms of comfort and healing be wrapped around you.
So sorry for your loss. I didnt know him personally but i am praying for you and you family.
My condolences to the family. I’ll keep yall in my prayers.
You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear son. Prayers to your family for peace and comfort today and the days ahead.
Though I have never met any of the Sharkey family in person, I am a huge fan of Shark Farmer TV. Farmers and Ranchers all across this country make up a big family even though we may not know each other directly. Like myself, there are many Farmers & Ranchers here in the southwest that admire the Sharkey family from afar. May God bless you during this tragic and difficult time. Your Texas fans will be praying for you!
Our hearts are breaking for your family. We are a farm family and truly know what you are going through as we lost our 19 year old daughter in a car accident 25 years ago. God is with you and knows your pain. With our sincerest sympathy our prayers are with you.
Rob and Emily, sending deepest prayers to your entire family, keep his memory alive and be comforted by those around you. I had the privilege of meeting you in Kentucky last February and being on your show for Name that Tool. God Bless you all.
Our thoughts are with you, we are so sorry of the death of your son.. Your family are in-our prayers..
Bruce and Lori Fox
Michigan
We are praying for Rob & Emily Sharkey and family in the loss of Eian. Heard of the loss at the end of our weekly program Shark Farmer. Our hearts are broken and we continue to wrap you in prayer. The Nicholson’s – Rome, GA
We just watched your show and saw at the end about your son Eian’s death. Please know that you are not alone and many prayers are being lifted to the throne of God through Jesus for you. Psalm 34:18.
We listened to you speak at the Farm Bureau meeting in Wichita, KS last week. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Praying for peace & comfort for all. Sending much Love & warm Hugs. ❤️
So Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob and family I am so sad and sorry .I lost my Tyler 6 mo ago will pray for healing it never over rember the good time and them grief waves come in every day you have learn to swim with them love your show cecil in fl
Emily, sorry to hear about your son. I’m keeping u and your family in my prayers.
A fan of “Shark Farmer” who enjoys the genuineness and humor of the show….and who now feels your loss. Keep the faith.
I am a subscriber to Meredith Bernard’s UTube site. She asked for prayers for your family which I am glad to do. May God give you the comfort you undoubtedly need right nowm
I heard of your loss on The Bernard Family’s channel. We are praying for you and your family.
God bless y’all and give you strength. Just so sorry.
May your family feel the healing power of our lord and savior. So sorry for your loss.
Our family heard of your tragic loss after an airing of the Shark Farmer. We are very sorry for your families unthinkable loss and wanted you to know that we grieve for your family and lift you up in prayer. May God strengthen your family in the days to come.
So sorry for your loss praying for your family
Praying for your family & your son’s heavenly journey! Cherish your memories! I’m a listener of your radio & TV shows & love them!! Gone too soon but rejoicing in the fact you’ll see him again in heaven.
All of us at Sound are deeply saddened by this news. Our hearts go out to all of you. May happy memories bring you some peace during this difficult time.
My husband and I watch your tv show just wanted to say we were sadden to hear of the loss of your beloved son even though we don’t know your family personally we know the pain of saying goodby for awhile .God keep you and your family
So sorry for you guys never met you guys but I love you guys
Our condolences and prayers to your family. “Farmer to Farmer “ we are so sorry for your loss. You bring the education and truth to farming, love your show. God Bless you all.