Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1950
DIED
2022
FUNERAL HOME
David Childs Obituary
February 1, 2022
Columbia, South Carolina - David Augustus Childs, Jr., 71, passed away February 1, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. It is requested that attendees please wear masks in deference to immune-compromised family members.
David was born in 1950 in Columbia to David Augustus Childs, III, and Betty Carlisle Childs.
A graduate of USC and former head cheerleader, David was a huge fan of Gamecocks athletics, especially baseball. He retired from a successful career at SCANA Corporation in 2020. David always felt at home on or near the water, especially at Pawleys Island. His friends and family will remember David's infectious, upbeat demeanor, as well as his generous spirit.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his grandmothers, Arney Robinson Childs and Sarah Dargan Carlisle Tiedeman.
He is survived by his daughter, Carlisle Childs Adams Hernandez and her husband Steve, and his grandchildren Maddie and Augustus (Gus) Hernandez. Other survivors are his sister, Betsy Childs Adams and her husband Crosby, and his nephews Michael Adams, Charley Adams, and Richard Adams and his wife Ginger, and his grandniece and grandnephews Anna, Jack, and Noah Adams. His partner, Darlene Freeman, was especially dear to David and to his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pawmetto Lifeline or to Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Childs
6 Entries
Christopher Lee
February 19, 2022
It´s safe to say that my Cousin David was also my best friend during the years we were in Columbia We were doing something together every weekend . I write here mostly for younger relatives I have never and may not ever meet If character traits and propensities are to a small extent transmitted genetically and to a large extent by remembrances related by family I am confidant that recommending that you ask your older relatives persistently for facts and remembrances about David and his forbears
I will share two . Did you know that David´s father was a beach master at the Normandy invasion? Did you know that David turned down an offer of a new identity at a time where there was every reason to believe he would be killed by members of a drug cartel ? David did not take the offered protection since he wanted lo live around family.
Think on this when you need courage
Janice Coker
February 5, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mark Jones
February 4, 2022
I worked with David at SCANA and he was always helpful and a pleasure to exchange ideas with. A genuinely good person who all will miss.
Bill Cash
February 4, 2022
So sorry to read of David´s passing. We all had a great time tailgating at USC baseball. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bill & Harriette Cash
John B Helms
February 4, 2022
My Prayers for the family!
Jane Misenheimer Eleazer
February 3, 2022
Sending condolences to David´s family & friends. David was one of my classmates at Dreher High School & I remember how David always knew how to have fun. He will be missed by many.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in David Childs's name
Memorial Events
for David Childs
How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor David Childs's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
