Eldon Charles Hoyt, 82, of Cosby, Missouri, and a former resident of Albany, passed away February 19, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Eldon was born February 9, 1939 in Bethany, Missouri.  He was the son of Carl and Clella (Kariker) Hoyt.

Eldon graduated from Southwest High School (now South Harrison) in Bethany.  He served in the Army reserve.

On August 9, 1957, he was united in marriage to Rose Mary Christie.  She preceded him in death December 25, 2020.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, infant brother William David Hoyt and brother Ronald Eugene Hoyt.

Eldon worked for White Auto Supply in Bethany and later transferred to the Albany Store as manager, working for the company for over 25 years.  He retired from St. Joe Auto Parts as a sales rep.

Survivors:  daughter, Sherri (Richard) Curran, Cosby, MO; son, David (Troy) Hoyt, Hannibal, MO; grandchildren, Taylor Hoyt, Omaha, NE; Drew Hoyt, Boone, NC; sisters-in-law, Ida Mae Christie, Albany, MO; Tyra Thorne; Edyie Kispert, both of Trenton, MO; nieces & nephews.

Graveside Service and Burial with Military Rites:  1:00 PM Saturday, February 27 at the Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, MO.  There is no scheduled family visitation, friends may call anytime after 9:00 AM Saturday morning at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Masks are required.  Memorial Contributions:  Heart Association in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO  64402.  Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com