Kerry Dale Childers

Kerry Dale Childers obituary, Mitchell, IN

Kerry Dale Childers

Kerry Childers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Feb. 10, 2024.

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ORLEANS – Kerry Dale Childers, 68, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Born November 23, 1955, in Bedford, he is the son of Donald Eugene and Estella Jane (Hopper) Childers.
Kerry retired from the City of Los Angeles. He was a 1973 graduate of Orleans High School. Kerry enjoyed skiing, skydiving, and driving fast cars. He liked to travel and go out to eat. Kerry enjoyed his retirement and had a lot of fun.
Survivors include his brother, Steven (Vicki) Childers of Orleans; sister, Donna (Norman) Gallion of Orleans; and five nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
Cremation has been chosen.

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705 W. Warren Street, Mitchell, IN 47446

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