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Buddy Childress Obituary
He held multiple degrees including Master of Arts and an Advanced Graduate Study in Education. He retired from NN Public Schools after decades of teaching. "Big Bud" spent his retirement years spoiling his seven grandkids.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy; his children, Chuck (Suelyn), Matt (Emily), Becket Beal (Steve), Charley Chapman (Kathy); his grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Austin, Logan, Madison, Ben, and Danielle; and a brother and sister, Bill Childress and Brenda Lambert. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Bustamonte and Debbie Paul.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, Jan 22, 2023, at First Church Ministries, 410 Flannery O'Connor Street, Newport News, VA 23606. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
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Katy Stiltner
March 31, 2023
I am so very sad to hear of Buddy's passing. He was a high school classmate of mine and we graduated from Grundy High School. He was a dear man. He was caring, thoughtful, kind and so faithful and honest. He loved his wife, Nancy and family so very much. God Bless you Buddy and God comfort his loved ones. RIP Buddy, a good and faithful servant. Job well done. Katy Stiltner, Fairfax, VA.
Sandi WilliMS
February 28, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of this news. Sending thoughts and prayers the Childress' family
Valerie Bicouvaris-Stamatakos & Family
January 22, 2023
Dear Nancy, Chuck, Matt & Becket,
We are sending our sympathy and prayers to the family at this time.
We share this loss with you.
That mold was broken after Buddy.
He was one-of-a-kind.
Patient, caring, talented, understanding and wise are just a few words to describe him.
He was always lifting-up others and offering a helping hand to anyone in need.
He was a true friend, a great teacher, and the world's best neighbor!
Buddy was someone you wanted to be around.
He was someone you wanted to visit with.
He was funny and he made everyone feel comfortable.
May God forever bless him.
And may his memory be eternal.
Much love to ya'll.
Randy and Patsy Maney
January 21, 2023
Nancy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Buds passing. He was always so friendly to me and I enjoyed talking with him at Bible Study. He will truly be missed.
Love and hugs
Randy and Patsy Maney
Marleen Farber Press
January 20, 2023
So sorry to hear of the "passing " of Mr. Childress...He was my FAVORITE Science Teacher!
My DEEPEST Condolences
To his Family!
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