Louis J. Carickhoff Jr., 52, of Elkton, passed away, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at his home. He was born January 2, 1965, in Harrisonburg and was the son of Judy Rodeffer Carickhoff and the late Louis J. Carickhoff.Louis had served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany for two years. He was a licensed helicopter pilot, and enjoyed shooting guns, riding motorcycles, and working in his yard. He worked at MillerCoors for several years as a Keg Liner/Assembler and previously was a MWD at Scientific Drilling in Texas. On December 26, 2012, he married Emely Dayday, a native of the Phillipines, who survives. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a brother, Earl T. Carickhoff and companion, Stephanie Campbell; sisters, Leslie C. Shifflett and husband, Kevin W. and Karla E. Carickhoff and companion, Jeff Gentry; two nephews, Ashton and Darren Shifflett; best friends, Tracy Comer, Bill Rhodes and Brent Mercer; and his beloved dog, Xander. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton with Rev. Rick Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017,at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Elkton Rescue Squad, 20871 Blue and Gold Drive, Elkton, VA, 22827.
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