Aaron Nichlous Dmitry Earman, 27, of Broadway, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Born August 15, 1996, in Yekaterinburg Russia, he was the son of Donna Schell Earman of Weyers Cave, VA.

Aaron was a 2014 graduate of Turner Ashby High School and received his Associate’s Degree from Blue Ridge Community College. He worked in the automotive field prior to his current employment as a carpenter with Asset Builders.

Aaron enjoyed many outdoor activities with his friends, such as snowboarding, kayaking, fishing, and riding his dirt bike and motorcycle. He was also an avid JMU football fan. Growing up, Aaron participated in a variety of sports and activities, including soccer, baseball, football, and karate and acquired a special interest in NASA and space exploration. Additionally, he loved spending time with his dogs, Zeus and Xander as well as his four kitties.

Aaron was a kind and caring young man, who extended gratitude and respect to others. Additionally, Aaron served as a role model for young children, especially other adoptees. He seized the opportunity to engage and to let them know they were accepted and genuinely cared for. He was a selfless individual with a heart of gold, who gave to others without any hesitation. His commitment to those that he loved was evident in his desire to take steps forward to become an organ donor for a family member. Aaron will forever be remembered for the fierce loyalty he embodied for those he loved `and his willingness to help and serve others.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his, sister, Anna Earman of Harrisonburg; grandmother, Phyllis Clatterbuck Rowe of Dayton, and aunt and “second mom,” Tonya Rowe of Dayton.

The family would like to thank Officer Remy, from the VA State Police and the Clover Hill Rescue Squad for their dedication and efforts.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, with Pastor Reuben Horst officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UCSF Foundation. Please include “The Kidney Project” in the memo and send to UCSF P.O. Box 45339, San Francisco, CA 94145-0339.