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Gerald Childs Obituary
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Gerald Dennis "Jerry" Childs, age 67, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2015 at the Bronson at Home Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born in Battle Creek on October 14, 1947, the son of Russell W. and Rachel G. (Marshall) Childs and graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1966. He furthered his education at the University of Illinois and Western Michigan University receiving degrees in Aviation Engineering Technology and Business. Jerry faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army from September 1967 to June1969. He retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center in 1993 after many years of dedicated service.
Jerry married the "Love of His Life", Cynthia J. "Cindy" Roberts in Battle Creek on August 23, 1969; she survives. They have been married for 45 years. He is also survived by his children, Jason (Julie) Childs of Nashville, TN and Amy (Jacob) Bolton of Farmington Hills, MI; 5 grandchildren, Grace Childs, Avery Childs, Leah Bolton, Cooper Childs, and Benjamin Bolton; a brother, Lowell (Lola) Childs of Elgin, IL; a sister, Wanda (David) Ford of Peachtree, GA; a brother-in-law, Kent (Joani) Roberts; a sister-in-law, Deborah Johnson, and many nieces & nephews. Jerry was sadly preceded in death by his parents, and his in-laws, Dr. Charles & Martha (Converse) Roberts.
Jerry was a faithful member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling when he was physically able and loved spending time with his beautiful family.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Funeral services to celebrate Jerry¹s life will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church 157 Chapel Hill Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49015 with Pastor Chad M. Parmalee, officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider making donations to the church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Jerry may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pat Slocum-Kronlein
July 16, 2015
Cindy and family. I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I have known him since high school, and you from Chapel Hill. May God give you and your family the strength during this time of loss.
John Gilbert
July 2, 2015
Cindy, Lori and I are sadden to hear this news. Our prayers are with you. May God give you comfort in the days to come.
Buford Toney
June 26, 2015
Jerry and I were in the same platoon at Ft. Knox Ky. in Sept. 1967. I remember him as a good friend in Basic Training.
My sympathy and prayers to his family.
Robert Cleveland
June 25, 2015
Cindy,Sharon and I were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Matt Almond
June 25, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Childs family. Your family is in our prayers during this time of grief.
Roger Nemrava
June 25, 2015
I knew Jerry since high school. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cindy and family.
June 25, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
April Marshall
June 24, 2015
Cindy, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Holly & Dan Poulos
June 24, 2015
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jerry will be missed.
Lubbert Van Dellen
June 23, 2015
My sympathy to you in your loss, I took care of Jerry for five years and came to view him as a friend he is missed already and we will be with you in our prayers, Bert Van Dellen
Cindy Hanner
June 23, 2015
Cindy, Bill and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
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