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Wade Childress Obituary
On Tuesday, October 4, 2005, WADE BENSON CHILDRESS of Colonial Beach, VA, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Lillian M. Holford and the late Wade B. Childress; longtime boyfriend of Cyn McNamara; brother of Arthur Childress and Shirley Sheridan. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Monday, October 10 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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Fred Tremper
October 9, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chip and his family. While it has been many years since I have seen my cousin, I have fond memories of our time together during childhood. While our time on earth is short, we can be comforted knowing we will all be together in the future. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Tara & Douglas Mason
October 8, 2005
Chip was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. There were countless times that he gave of himself to others. His great sense of humor (and guilty grins) will forever live on in our memory. We are glad we knew him. We are honored that our children will remember his thoughtfulness and his warm smile. Thanks, Grandpa Chip, we'll miss you!
Denise Dietrich
October 8, 2005
Although I haven't seen Chip in over 20 years, I am saddened to hear of his untimely passing. My sympathy goes to his family and close friends.
Denise Dietrich (former sister-in-law)
Mike and Michelle Mulcare
October 7, 2005
We will always have Uncle Chip in our hearts. His sense of humor along with the smiles he always shared will forever be remembered. We know that he is now in a restful, peaceful place and will be for eternity.
Gay McMichael
October 7, 2005
I did not know Chip well as I grew up on the West Coast and he on the East Coast. I do remember visiting as a young girl the Silver Springs home of my Uncle Wade, his father, and some good times we had. I am sorry he could not attend our recent family reunion in Branson, MO. We had 18 of the 23 cousins in attendance and I would have loved to have had the opportunity to get to know him better. I feel blessed to have met Shirley, his sister, at the reunion and now have a connection with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and his circle of friends.
Stan Hargus
October 7, 2005
Chip will be missed. I have fond memories of our childhood (mis)adventures, and mourn Chip's departure from this life and from the presence of his loved ones. I also mourn having not known such a memorable person in the many years following our childhoods. Judging from being with him back then, I imagine the ensuing years of Chip's life were interesting to say the least. He will live on in our memories, and in the lives of all those he has influenced.
Shirley Sheridan
October 7, 2005
I shall always remember your smile, the different way of saying my name and so many fond memories. Thank you for sharing your memories and humor with your niece and nephew and being my brother. May you soar with the Angels my beloved brother.
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