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Allan CHILDERS Obituary
Allan was a native of Gaffney, S.C., and was a Peninsula resident since 1976. Allan retired from the USAF as a MSGT with 22 years of faithful service to his country.
Allan is survived by his wife Joyce; two sons, Allan D. Childers Jr., and Phillip B. Childers, both of Yorktown; a daughter, Barbara Clark and her husband, Bill of Gloucester; a sister, Martha Mendez of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lynn Childers.
A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will be held in Parklawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 1033 Big Bethel Road, P.O. Box 7529, Hampton, VA 23666; or to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allan CHILDERS
Laura Thorn
June 8, 2010
Joyce, I am saddened by the news of the loss of your husband. May GOD strengthen you and encourage you by wrapping His arms around you and comforting you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya, Laura
Tim Blount
June 8, 2010
Joyce,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Morris
June 8, 2010
Joyce
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Morris
Angie Ernst
June 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Angie
Katherine W. Jarvis & Family
June 8, 2010
Joyce and Family, know that you are in our throughts and prayers. May your memories bring you peace.
Kitty
Rene and David Townsend
June 7, 2010
Joyce, I was saddened to hear about your loss. Just wanted to let you and your family know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with each and everyone of you. May he also bring you peace in your hearts.
Jill Rhom
June 7, 2010
Rookie, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your grandfather has now entered his "true golden years". We thank the Lord for that wonderful place He has made for us. Ma Jill
Diane Smith
June 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Brad & Shirley Allen
June 7, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
wanda craig
June 6, 2010
Joyce
Sorry to learn of Allan's death. You and family are in our prayers
June 6, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family. Jill Cochran & Jen Williams
June 6, 2010
Joyce and children, so sorry for your loss.
Joe Kincaid
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