Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Sep 4, 1944 - Sep 22, 2023
Earl was a wonderful man! The short time that I know him was not enough!! He had such great patience to fix any kind of clock, several of mine!!
May Earl rest in eternal peace!!
Gregory Michko
July 20, 2024 | Portage, IN
I will miss my brother Donny and our discussions about politics and the world in general. He will be missed by many family members. I could always tell him what I was thinking and we could laugh together and he would say oh well. Thinking about him today and wishing I could call him one last time. Love you brother.❤❤
Doris Dickson
October 14, 2023 | Little Rock, AR | Family
I was lucky enough to have the pleasure knowing Earl for seven years as His next-door neighbor. In that time, I could easily tell He was a very kind, generous and special person. He will be extremely missed by myself and my wife Judi. My sincere condolences to his wife Sue and family. RIP my friend. Rick
Rick Badovinich
October 14, 2023 | Hobart, IN | Neighbor
Our condolence to the Child’s family! ❤ He will be missed!
Renee Kraynak
October 08, 2023 | Hobart, IN | Family
Earl was such a warm, caring person. He serviced our grandfather clock and did such great work. He was so meticulous in his work. Susan our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Earl will be missed by many for all He did for so many. God bless you and guide you through this sad time. Sincerely, Alice & Frank Galvin.
Alice Galvin
October 04, 2023 | Hobart | Acquaintance
I have many stories of my Uncle Donny that will remain in my memory. When I think of him being reunited with family, it makes me smile. But, I mourn his passing and am praying for my family during this hard time. I will always love you, Uncle Donny.
Lori Childs Johnson
October 03, 2023 | King, NC | Family
Earl Childs, Jr., age 79 of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at home. He was born on September 4, 1944, in Helena, Arkansas to the late Earl and Margie (nee Lynch) Childs. He moved to Indiana in 1966 and retired from the Pipefitters local# 597. He was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) and the National Rifleman’s Association (NRA). Earl loved hunting, fishing, golf and repairing and collecting antique clocks. He had a passion for collecting things, especially carnival glass, antique lamps, buttons, and marbles just to mention a few.
He is survived by his loving wife of seventeen years, Susan (nee Fleming) Childs; children, Tammy (Ron) Owen, Michael Earl (Char) Childs, Stacie (Dan) Shelby, Stephanie (Ken) Krok; grandchildren, Holli, Jennifer, Mikey, Chrissy, Asher, Ethan, Lenya and Mike; great grandchildren, Jenna, Jewels, Jillian, Quinn, Alex, Izzy (Isabella), Roman, Violet, Lincoln and Hudson; sisters, Doris (Gale) Dickson, Nora Frias; sister-in-law, Shirley Childs; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Margie Childs; brothers, Carl Childs, Ronnie and his wife Sheila Childs, Dwayne and his wife Sandy Childs; sisters, Thelma Copeland, Vicky Childs, and Becky Mullins.
Memorial contributions in Earl’s name may be made to the Humane Society of Hobart, 2054 East State Road 130, Hobart, IN 46432.
A memorial service for Earl will take place Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday from 12:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
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