John Edward Checklick

John Edward Checklick, 63, of Culpeper, Virginia, died on Friday, October 26, 2012.

He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on August 22, 1949, in Suffern, New York, to the late John Joseph and Frances Elizabeth Checklick. His death was also preceded by an infant brother, Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Kathy Checklick; and their three sons, John Joseph Checklick and his significant other, Amy, and her daughter, Karah, Stephen Checklick and his wife, Heather, and Joseph Checklick and his wife, Casey. Additional survivors include his grandchildren, Alyssa, his very special friend; Joey, Carter, and Jaxon. He is also survived by one brother, Carl Thomas Checklick and his wife, Melody, of Florida; sister-in-law, Cynthia Baggot and her husband, Scott, of New Jersey, and their children Sara and Scotty; brother-in-law, Richard Russell and family; and brother-in-law, John Russell and family.

He is also survived by his honorary family, Robert and Karen Roberts of Madison, and their children, Robyn and Colleen; and many other friends and family. John was an active member of the Precious Blood Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus prior to his illness. John worked at Sightline Systems for many years as a Technical Support Engineer, that allowed him to travel all over the world, making many friends around the world. John will be remembered as a kind man who would help anyone in need, often thought of as the fixer. His greatest joy was being surrounded by his family and friends at home or at the country club, usually with a golf club in hand. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at the Emily Couric Cancer Center and the Hope Cancer Center who cared for John and treated him as if he was a member of their own family. We would also like the thank all of his special friends in the Medical Outpatient Center. A special thanks to Dr. Paul Read, Dr. Brian Hughley, Dr. Shiv Khandewald and Dr. Trice Gravatte. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers, to Hospice of the Rapidan or the American Cancer Society. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2012, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper, Virginia. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Clore-English Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Clore-English Funeral, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701. Online condolences may be sent at www.english-clore.com.



This obituary was originally published in the Culpeper StarExponent.