William C. Childress

REVEREND WILLIAM C. CHILDRESS TELLICO PLAINS, TN-Reverend William R. Childress passed away on September 12, 2009, at the U.T. Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born in Richmond, VA, on November 8, 1924, the son of the late Reverend R. W. and Lelia Childress. He attended school at Willis, VA, and graduated from Hillsville High School, King College, and Columbia Theological Seminary. He was a veteran of the European Theater in World War II. Preacher Bill served as pastor of several Presbyterian churches in Monroe County, TN and was retired from Center Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Roberta , of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Bill Briggs of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Sandy Childress of Tellico Plains; grandson and wife, Aaron and Ashley Briggs; granddaughters, Cierra and Kenzie Inman; sister, Marie Lucas, of Tellico Plains; brother, Paul Childress and wife, Anna, of Hillsville, VA; sisters-in-law, Jean Childress of Meadows of Dan, and Alice Childress of Galax, VA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Rev. R.W. and Lelia Childress, sisters, Hattie Childress and Evelyn Kemp, brothers, Conduff Childress, Rev. Bryan Childress and Rev. Robert Childress. A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 19, at Center Presbyterian Church in Tellico Plains. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church, 2102 Childress Road, Willis, VA 24380, or Center Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 519, Tellico Plains, TN 37385. Biereley-Hale Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.