Adam K. Childress

Adam Childress Obituary

Adam Kent Childress, 27, of Salem, Va., died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. He was a Roanoke County Police Officer. He is survived by his loving wife, Keesha M. Childress and daughter, Madison Childress; his mother, Karen Scott Childress; father and stepmother, Douglas and Sebrina Childress; brother, Ian Childress; sister,, Erin Childress; grandparents; mother-in-law and husband, Connie and Daniel Wilson; father-in-law, Glenn Lawhon; and grandparents. Funeral Services will be held 12 noon on Monday, December 27, 2010, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Carey Harrell officiating. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Flowers are appreciated, however, donations can be made to www.Signal2foradam.com or P.O. Box 392, Salem, Va. 24153. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Adam Childress

16 Entries

Rhonda Wickline

December 28, 2010

RIP Adam. You will be missed.

December 27, 2010

Thoughts and prayers to Adam's family...he was a wonderful person. God bless

Lynn Salem

December 26, 2010

Keesha and all family members, I am so sorry to hear of Adam's passing. He fought a long hard battle, take care of yourselves and and Maddie! Keep all the good memories close to your hearts! God Bless!

December 26, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for Adam since we learned of his illness. God has saw fit to take him home" Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of one of His saints." I know Adam is with Jesus now and is no longer suffering. I pray for God to comfort you all. We are lifting you all up in prayer. Love in Christ, Sue Lawrence and family

Vickie Muse

December 26, 2010

Karen, I'm sorry for your loss, may God ease your pain. Thinking of you all.

Wendy Karnes

December 26, 2010

karen, I'm sorry for your loss and will be keeping you and yours in my prayers.

Toby A

December 26, 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)
©Copyright 1998-2010

December 24, 2010

Keesha there are no words that can be said to ease the pain and sorrow you are feeling. My heart and prayers go out to you and Adam's family. May God grant you peace in this time. Turn to God and He will light the way for you and your precious daughter Madison.

Rick & Ann Scalf

December 24, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Childress family. We are very sorry for your loss.

Katie Woolwine

December 24, 2010

Keesha, my heart goes out to you,Madison, and your entire family.Going through the battle as caregiver to Betty I know how hard it is. I am sure you have so many emotions at this point and as hard as it is to lose the ones we love there is peace knowing he is in Heaven and no longer in pain or suffering.He may not be "here" but he can see you and Madison and I talk to Nanny with Logan daily keeping her memory alive and I know she still guides me from where she is. Draw strength from the good times and allow yourself to go through each part of the cycle as well as Madison. Focus on her and quite honestly it does get easier each and every day. I love you and anything I can do to help please let me know. God Bless you both.

Joyce Sachs

December 24, 2010

My deepest sympathy to your family,

Robyn Whorley

December 24, 2010

Karen, Ian, Erin and family,

My deepest sympathy to you.

Robyn Whorley

amanda

December 24, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tammy Meadows

December 24, 2010

You all are in my thougts, and Prayers. God Bless all of you.