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Gary CHILDS Obituary

CHILDS, Gary Lee After a valiant fight against cancer, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary on July 2, 2017 at his home in Tucson, AZ at the age of 72. He leaves behind Betty, his wife of 45 years; daughters, Ashley Childs and Constance Sousa; grandson, Gary Sousa; brother, Jack Childs; father-in-law, Joseph R. Cox and in-laws, Diana and Gary Mondick, Ann Sloan, and Anna Mary Childs. A celebration of Gary's life will be held at East Lawn Palms Mortuary on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Gary's family is requesting donations to the Tucson Community Food Bank, 3303 S. Country Club Road, Tucson AZ 85713 or https://donate.communityfoodbank.org in lieu of flowers. The Childs family would like to thank Casa De La Luz Hospice for their compassionate care. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Aug. 6, 2017.

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Bruce Horness

August 8, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. Gary was a great man with many talents. God be with you.

Lanny Watts

August 7, 2017

Knew Gary for most of my life...he was my Dad's best friend when they both worked at the County from 70 to 78. Watched them play softball together, drink together and just generally crack each other up on many occasions.


As my dad (Clovis) used to say "he's good people"...

My condolences Betty to you and the rest of the family...wish I'd known Gary was sick.

And thank you both for being a part of my life since I was 8 years old...

August 6, 2017

Dear Jack and family,
I am so sorry for your lose. My prayers are with you and Gary's family.
Emily Kallal

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