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1942
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Richard Childress Obituary
Richard Childress
Aug. 14, 1942 - Jan. 24, 2023
Richard Childress, 80, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on January 24, 2023. Richard was born on August 14, 1942, to Clinton and Edith Childress.
Richard is survived by his wife, Joyce Childress; son, K.C. (Amanda) Childress; daughters: Claudette (Randy) Cox and Lynette (Ben) Stollard; grandchildren:Josh, Brittany, Justin, Jared, Joel, Brandon, Ashley and Sammatha; and 17 great-grandchildren. As well as numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Childress; and sister, Dorothy Burcham.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to Richard's family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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Patrick O´Mara
January 29, 2023
What a wonderful fun person to work with and to be around at the Staley picnics allways very pleasant you will be missed LUKE RIP GOD BLESS
Rick Landgrebe
January 28, 2023
So sad to hear. I worked with him at Staley's. Great sense of humor. If he liked you...you were golden. RIP and prayers for all his family and friends.
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