BORN

1936

DIED

2017

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Gilbert Carickhoff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 23, 2017.

Gilbert Lee "Gil" Carickhoff, 81, of Middlebrook, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home in McKinley.
Gil was born in Elkton on April 2, 1936. He graduated from Fishburne Military School and soon married Joan Cushman on December 17 1954 in Falls Church. Gil was a business owner (T-N-T Truck and Van Acc.) dairy farmer, electrician, and for most of his life he was a classic car restorer/enthusiast. He was also a member of the Shenandoah Valley Cruisers.
Gil was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Adele Carickhoff, and is survived by his wife, Joan Carickhoff; children, Jody Poole and husband, Charlie, Wayne Carickhoff and wife, Lisa, James Carickhoff and Emily Carickhoff; grandchildren, Steven and Josh Poole, Jason Carickhoff and Erica Weaver, and Jennifer Carickhoff; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Kallie and Sadie, Olivia and Sean, Easton, Elijah, Evelyn and Emma, and Alexis.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to the ASPCA or local animal shelter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories online with the family by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.

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April 25, 2017

Donnie & Violet Bryan

To the Poole family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Donnie & Violet Bryan

April 25, 2017

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God be with each of you as you go through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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