Caleb Benton McKinstry, 15, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The family will receive friends and family at Maddox Funeral Home on Thursday, April 9th from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 10th at 11 a.m. at New Hope Bible Church with Pastor Bobby Stepp officiating.
Caleb was born on April 5, 2010 in Towson, Maryland to David and Lindsay Vaught McKinstry. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jeff Vaught and grandmother, Shirley McKinstry.
Surviving along with his parents are his grandmother, Sharon Vaught of Front Royal; grandfather, Wayne McKinstry (Loretta) of Springfield, Illinois; great-grandmother, Shirley Vaught of Front Royal; sister, Hadley McKinstry and three brothers, Reid McKinstry, Isaac McKinstry and Sawyer McKinstry all of Front Royal; two aunts, Courtney Baker-Williams (Brandon) of Bentonville, Virginia and Amy Tyndall (Keith) of Brookline, Missouri and their families.
Caleb had a witty sense of humor and shared many inside jokes with those close to him. He was a foodie, enjoying good food from around the world, and loved to share the unique flavors he found with those around him. Fascinated by unique or obscure topics, especially unusual plants and animals, he was a continuous learner, digging deep to learn all there was to know about the subjects of interest to him. His incredible memory allowed him to remember and share what he learned about in astounding detail. Caleb’s excitement for the things he was passionate about was contagious. He will be missed tremendously.
Caleb, I will miss you.
We send our love and prayers to you all in this time! We know God is able to bring strength and comfort as only He can.
Psalm 34:18 KJV
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Caleb’s family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sharon – I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of your grandson. I know how much you love all of them and this has to be a terrible loss. Please remember that God gave us memories that we might have roses in December. Your memories will be much comfort. Blessings to you, Lindsey, and the family.
Sandy Frame – Browntown
Sharon, Lindsay, Courtney and family
I am so sorry to hear of Caleb’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Sincere condolences 🙏🏼
Dave, Lindsay, and family – I am so sorry for your loss. Caleb sounds like he was such a fun and unique person! Keeping you all in my thoughts.
Praying God gives you comfort in your time of grief and sorrow.
I had Caleb in my meteorology class for 2 years. I absolutely loved his quick wit, intelligence, curiosity, and kind soul. Caleb was super interested in lightning and we had many great chats about it. He is missed so much by us all and pray for him to be at peace with the Lord. RIP Caleb.