John Henry "Hank" Childress
John Henry "Hank" Childress
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5201 S. Southwood Road, Springfield, MO 65804
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Hank, at the age of 18 left home in Wichita to live in California to serve in the Air Force for 4 years. Hank spent 60 years in California doing various jobs. In 2019 he moved to Springfield, MO to live close to his sister Jeannie and brother-in-law Phil Rahn. He joined Orchard Crest Baptist Church where he worshiped God for 5 years.
A Committal Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
6
Service
10:00 a.m.
Missouri Veterans Cemetery
5201 S. Southwood Road, Springfield, MO 65804
Send FlowersServices provided by
Greenlawn Funeral Home South