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Palo Childress Obituary
Palo, 23, of Charlotte, NC, died Monday, August 10, 2009. He was born on December 26, 1985, at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, and was the beloved son of Dwight and Delores Childress.
He is survived by his brother, Andre Childress of Quincy, FL; sister, Dawn Reddings of Quincy, FL; brother, Paris Childress of Ft. Meade, MD; 6 nephews; 5 nieces; 5 great-nieces and nephews; grandparents Bill and Gwen Clark of Huntersville, NC; Florence Childress of Charlotte, NC, and Anna Clark of Sacramento, CA; Aunt Leslie Freeman of Tampa, FL; and Uncle Teddy Clark of Pittsford, NY.
He was a black belt member of BSR/KZI Martial Arts located at the House of Soke in Huntersville and was responsible for the training of children for several years. He was educated in Poughkeepsie, NY and Charlotte, NC. He had a magic personality and knew no color.
Raymer Funeral Home is serving the family. www.raymerfuneralhome.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Palo Childress
Amanda Horne
October 30, 2009
palo was my best friend and i will miss him dearly love u palo u made me realize that i need not to be ashamed of who i am or my sexuality love u
Grandma and Grandpa Clark
September 1, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Delores Childress
August 31, 2009
This is Palo's mom. From the bottom of my heart I would like to say thank you to all that knew and loved Palo as his family did. He will and is missed deeply but know that for those who's heart he has touched he lives on. Remember his smile, and the way he genuinely cared about you. One day a song, a thought, a sight will touch you and Palo will have passed your way just to make you smile again. His heart was bigger than life!!!
Amber DeBruhl
August 22, 2009
My prayers are with the family, palo was such a great friend that loved life and everybody. He was an amazing person with a view on life that we could all learn from. I worked with palo and he stayed at my house many times, but everytime was so much fun. I will miss him!!
August 22, 2009
My prayers and condolences are with the family, God's continued blessings on you.
Emanuel McAuley
"Mr. Mac", #143, Palo's bus driver
Charlotte NC
August 22, 2009
My prayers and condolences are with the family, God's continued blessings on you.
Emanuel McAuley
"Mr. Mac", #143, Palo's bus driver
LaDonna Hicklin
August 21, 2009
I send my condolences and may God be with your family.
Amy & Todd Langdon
August 21, 2009
There really aren't any words big enough, You are in our hearts.
Kim Aufrecht
August 20, 2009
my condolences to the family. my boyfriend jeremy has been best friends with palo for years now & i have hung out with him on many occassions. this just makes me sick thinking about him not being with us anymore to make us laugh or smile. he was an amazing person and always saw the best in people. he was light hearted and a joy to be around. i will keep him in my prayers always.
Kathy Holden
August 14, 2009
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel for you and your family. We are here to help, support, with thoughts of peace and courage for you and your family. Kathy Leahy-Holden & Elizabeth Wittekind.
Marilyn Kelly
August 14, 2009
We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you & your family. We are here for you during this time and as time continues. The Kelly Family - Chris, Marilyn, Jessica, Josh.
Ursula Spalding
August 14, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss and the heaviness your hearts must be feeling. I can't stop thinking about your pain. You are in our prayers and should you need anything, just call....
Mark Jones
August 13, 2009
My condolences to the family please know that you all are in my prayers.. Palo was more then a friend to me.. I got the chance to met mommy but not dad.. But Palo will be missed so much by me and others.. Palo was a loving man to family and me... Just hate that it happened to him...
Robert Anderson
August 13, 2009
Palo never forgot his friends. I am so glad he stopped by recently to visit me. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Nicole Johnson
August 13, 2009
"I give my condolences to the family. Palo was more than just my cousin he was my friend. No matter what \ he always had my back , he would never let anything happen to me. I will always remember his smile and his energetic personality. When me and him were together there was never a dull moment, he and I always had a good time, with plenty of joy. I will miss him very much and I will never forget him. My prayers are with the family."
Shirley Sharpe & family
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlie & Leola McPhee
August 12, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about this tragic loss. The Childress family is in our hearts and prayers.
Leon Perkins
August 12, 2009
Palo u had a way of making people laugh i am glad i had the opportunity to meet u.You really will be missed but god had a greater plan in store for you,rest in peace my friend.
Brittany Hicklin
August 12, 2009
Palo will be missed everyday. With Palo around there was never a dull moment and plenty of laughs. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed but never forgotten. We pray that your family will find strength in this tragedy. ~God Bless~
The Hicklin Family
August 12, 2009
Dwight, My prayers and condolences, I still remember what a proud young man he was that first time I met him in Beacon.May God bless Palo and his family. Joe (Pawling N.Y.)
Scott Dellinger Sue LaFond
August 12, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you and your family. We all loved Palo so very much and are greatful for the years he dedicated himself to teaching our children. He was such a beautiful person.
Bobbi McMillian
August 12, 2009
My heart goes out to the Childress family, Palo, my brother you will be missed. We love you uncle Palo (Nevaeh & Christian Childress)
Detective Santiago
August 12, 2009
Our prayers and condolences go out to the Childress family. We know that Palo was loved and will be missed.
Detective M.A. Santiago
August 12, 2009
Dwight and Delores, Stay strong. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. Leroy and Margaret (Houston, Tx.)
Diane Ruffin
August 12, 2009
Please know that my heart goes out to all of you. I pray that the peace of God is upon the entire family as you celebrate the home going of brother Palo. "Weeping may cometh for a night,but joy cometh in the morning"
Deborah Anderson
August 12, 2009
Palo had a way of making you smile even when you did not feel like it. You will be missed. My prayers and condolences to the family.
Denise Turner
August 12, 2009
May God Bless and Keep your family in this time of Sorrow. The Turner famil would like to offer it's condolences.
tim hutcherson
August 12, 2009
my best friend and going to be miss so much saw him Sunday more at my wrk and try call him sunday nite and monday
Cathy Powell
August 12, 2009
My condolences to the family. May the Spirit of God give you comfort during this time of sadness. God be with all of you.
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