Carl Edward Zahrndt, Jr.

Abingdon, VA – Carl Edward “Chopper’ Zahrndt, Jr. died suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2014. He was born on July 30, 1970 to Carl Edward Zahrndt, Sr. and Janet Shepard Zahrndt. He was raised in Myakka City and Sarasota, FL. He loved making music and surfing. He was predeceased by his father, Carl Edward Zahrndt, Sr. and his mother-in-law, Christine Keesee. He is survived by his mother, Janet Shepard Zahrndt; wife, Tina Hayes; son, Aaron Zahrndt; two step-daughters, Heather Hayes and Layla Panichello; four grandchildren, Christina Hayes, Shelby Hayes, Shane Cooley, and Joseph Avery LaBelle; father-in-law, Avery Keesee; sister-in-law, Rhonda Black; two brothers-in-law, Randy Keesee and Glenn Keesee; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial services will be held at a later date both locally and in FL. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Carl Edward “Chopper” Zahrndt, Jr. is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).