Gary Childers Obituary
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A native of Buncombe Co., Gary was a son of the late Raymond Thomas and Elvira Gertrude Klein Childers.
Mr. Childers proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Later in life, he retired from his position as a judge for the North Carolina District Court system. He was a diehard Democrat and enjoyed cheering on the Tennessee Vols, Atlanta Braves and North Carolina Tar Heels. He will be remembered as a generous man to all and would do anything he could to help someone in need.
He is survived by his brother, Joe Childers, of Tennessee, and three godsons, William Chapman and wife Monica Chapman, James Chapman, and C.J. Chapman and wife Shanice Chapman. He is also survived by his adoptive family, Robert Chapman and William Jack Chapman, and longtime friend, Pat Crawford.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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