Caleb Ryan Carithers, 2 years old, went to heaven peacefully, on Friday, October 28, 2016, surrounded by his family, while being held in his mother’s arms. Born on July 26, 2014, in Pickens County, he was the son of Jonathon and Shay Masker Carithers. Caleb will forever be remembered for his happiness, contagious smile and as the strongest little man his family ever knew. Along with his parents, Caleb is survived by his big brother, Aiden Carithers; maternal Grandparents, Tammy and Steve Sims; paternal grandparents, Charlene and Daniel DeClue; maternal great-grandmother, Jewel Whitmire; paternal great-grandparents, Olin and Ruth Worrell Jarrett; maternal great great-grandmother, Granny Moore; aunt Amanda Masker; uncle and aunt Brandon and Logan Carithers; and cousins, Ashton, Braylin, Adalynn, Stephanie and Logan. Caleb was predeceased by maternal great grandfather, Marion Paul Whitmire, and maternal grandfather, Harold Rodney. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 31, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home. Children attending the visitation are encouraged to wear a Halloween Costume in honor of Caleb. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will be at the home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the GHS Children’s Hospital, Office of Philanthropy and Partnership, 300 E. McAbee Ave, Suite 503, Greenville, SC 29601.
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