Craig Eugene Rodeffer, 28 of 13 Smitty Drive, Verona, passed away Friday, (February 19, 2010) in the University of Virginia Hospital.
Craig was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on May 19, 1981 a son of James Lester Rodeffer and Terrie Ellen Orebaugh.
He was employed at Perdue Farms Inc. in Bridgewater. Craig enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Rodeffer was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Janice E. Orebaugh on October 1, 1991.
In addition to his mother of Dooms and his father of Sangersville, survivors include his step-mother, Patricia Rodeffer of Sangersville; his mothers fianc, Michael Batten of Dooms; girl-friend, Jennifer White of Verona; step-father, Richard C. Smith of Grottoes; maternal grandfather, Richard E. Orebaugh and his friend Anice Michael of Mt. Sidney; paternal grandmother, Eva Rodeffer of Rawley Springs; a brother, Brian Dale Rodeffer of Harrisonburg; a sister, Angela R. Cave and her fianc Roger Botkin; a niece Danielle F. Cave all of Briery Branch; half-sister, Dawn Rodeffer of Sangersville; aunt, Vicki L. Orebaugh of Mt. Crawford; uncle, Richard D. Orebaugh and his wife Sueanna; two cousins, Matthew and Emily Orebaugh all of Fort Defiance and his special pet dog Bandit.
A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Merle M. Dodson.
Active pallbearers will be Matthew Orebaugh, Johnny Johnson, Nathan Harris, Scott Merritt, Michael Guyer and Jeremiah Maclam.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, February 23, 2010 in the funeral home.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the Craig E. Rodeffer Memorial Trust Fund, C/O Maryann W. Sheets, 3730 Middlebrook Village Road, Middlebrook, VA 24459.