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Charlie Childs Obituary
PEORIA - Charlie Childs, 40, of 2112 W. Otley Road, Peoria, Ill., passed away at 12:37 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
Charlie was born on Nov. 6, 1970, in Memphis, Tenn., to Mary Childs and Charlie Jones.
Charlie leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Mary and Chester L. King of Peoria; his life's companion and fiancee, Qushonda Shields of Peoria; four stepchildren, Kayla, Kierra, Jasmine and Rayshun; one foster child, Jahvier; one brother, Larry King; four sisters, Jacqueline (Harold) Childs-Cobb of Peoria, Melissa (Junior) Childs of Peoria, Sadie (David) Freedman and "Little Bit" Freedman, both of Chicago Heights; one uncle, James Myles; and his church family at St. Mark's Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his birth father, Charlie Jones; grandparents, Adline Pearson and Flora King; and a nephew, Lorne Duncan.
Charlie last worked as a CNA at Manor Care (Heartland) before his illness.
Charlie was a faithful member and usher at St. Mark's Baptist Church, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 9 a.m. Pastor David B. Curry will officiate. Charlie will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staffs at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 2400 floor and RCG Midwest Kidney Center Crescent, 410 W. Romeo B. Garret Ave., for their excellent care and love given to our Charlie. You made the quality of his life so much better.
Cards and condolences may be received at 2218 W. Kettelle St.
Simons Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charlie Childs
Melissa Childs
December 6, 2010
Heyyyyy..... Big "BRO" i would of wrote sooner, but unfortunately as you "ALWAYS" said about me i'm the slow one out the family, cause i didn't know nothing about this page, but "1 THING" i do know i "LOVE YOU" and "ALWAYS" will, and you will always be in my "HEART" 4real, and i will "NEVER EVER" 4get you ever Big Bro!!!, and Bro i'm still taking it hard, but i'm trying cause i know you didn't want me to take it real "HARD", but Bro i can say that was easy 4 you to tell me, cause i really do "MISS YOU ALOT!!!!!" Love you always your little sister, and bestfriend Melissa C.
Monica Rayford
November 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Brenda Gibson
November 14, 2010
To my Cousins and family it was very heartening and moving at the "Memorial Service" for Charlie on Saturday. I was touched in so many ways that I find the words hard to express. It seems as though every time someone else in my life passes on I'm left saying "I wished I had've..." but I wished I had spent more time with my BIG, Joyful, Full of life, Happy, and Loving Family MAN COUSIN CHARLIE. I could tell that he touched many people in a special way; I could tell he brought JOY in so many people lives. I felt very proud hearing all of the loving words from people yesterday that it made me wish I had spent many more times with my cousin. A few times I would see Charlie on the road and he always would say with a smile "what up Cuz" and "I will be over to your house to whoop ya'll in spades". He may have been schooled in playing cards from Maybelle and King, but I used to watch Jett, Emma, Chris, Regina, Charlene, James, Arthur, Neal, Chalk, Tom, and Jim play cards too. Needless to say, we had alot of fun around the card tables and it really was away of keeping our family together. "Charlie i wished i could have 'tried' beating you in spades alot more times". Another Childs family member gone to soon!!
TERESA COLEMAN
November 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gale Cecil
November 13, 2010
To the family of Charlie Childs Very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you at this hard time.
Jeannine Sanders
November 13, 2010
To the family of the late Charlie Childs: May you find peace and comfort at this sad time. I am glad I had a chance to met Charlie. I had the pleasure of meeting him when Jahvier was in my class at the daycare. He was very friendly and had a wonderful personality. God Bless all of you. You are all in my prayers.
Patricia (Clayborn) Cornelious
November 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
alisha c
November 13, 2010
I knew Charlie from takig care of him at Renal Care. He made me laugh all the time. I am so sadden by his death. He was a very sweet person and will be missed by many. My prayers are with Childs family.
November 13, 2010
may you found peace and comfort through this storm to the childs family and qushonda i'm where you have been and i know god will supply all your needs, he's SAFE IN GODS ARMS May god continue to bless and keep you Carolyn Brown-Jones
Denise Fleming Clark
November 13, 2010
My prayers go out to Charlie Childs Family you have my deepest condolences. May continue to keep and bless you through these last days.
Sexcina Monroe
November 12, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Heidi Herrmann
November 12, 2010
My deepest condolences to Charlie's family, I know this has to be a very difficult time and you all are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Peaches
November 12, 2010
To the family, there is peace in the Lord! May he bring comfort when you are missing your loved one. There is something about the name JESUS!!!
Tenisha Farmer
November 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Childs Family at this time of loss.
Tenisha Farmer and Family
TRACY RUTHERFORD-MAYES
November 12, 2010
CHARLIE WE KNOW YOU HAVE GONE HOME TO GLORY. JUST DON'T COUNT THE ROBES TILL I GET THERE. WE WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. TRACY RUTHERFORD PEORIA,IL
Angela Moore
November 12, 2010
Charlie, You have always greeted me with a smile that could light up this world, and that smile will always have a place in my heart. May you rest in peace good friend. I also wanted to send my condolences out to your dear family. I will keep them in my prayers during this hard time. R.I.P. Charlie
Rena Chaney
November 12, 2010
My sinceresty condolences go out to the Childs Family and the extension of: Through these times keep your faith in believing things will get better through your pain and grief. God is there!
KEVIN\SHERMAINE LEE
November 12, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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AUNT CHARLENE
November 12, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
JAMETTA RUTHERFORD/FAMILY
November 12, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
November 12, 2010
Charlie,you will be missed.You brought excitement to the unit the minute you hit the door.Glad to have met you, go a head and take your rest my brother. Barbara Ann
C c
November 12, 2010
I dont know you but I can tell by your smile that you were admired and loved by everyone in your life. I want to send my condolences to your friends and family may god keep them in his arms.
Jackie Childs
November 12, 2010
Hello charlie this is your sister Jackie I love and miss you already. It hurts to see you gone but I knew you were in pain. You met everyone from the past that we have lost and I hope you have a peaceful rest. Your Loving sister and best friend Jackie C
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