of Benton, AR
November 22, 1925 - May 15, 2010
Doyle J. Childress, 84, of Benton died May 15, 2010 in Bryant. He was born November 22, 1925 in Keo, Arkansas to the late Vess and Willie M. (Davis) Childress. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of God, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and a machine operator of a basket factory.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Bertha Childress; one son, Don G. Childress; one daughter, Patricia A. Lemmer; three brothers, Woodrow Gammel, Carl Childress and Miller Childress; two step-sons, Bobby Harris and Michael Owens.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Childress; one daughter, Laverne Whatley; two daughters-in-law, Mellie Childress of Benton and Mary Harris of Bryant; three step-sons, Charles Owens of Oceanside, CA, James Owens of Arnold, MO, Wayne Owens of Hennigsdorf, Germany; twelve grandchildren, Alice Bray, Joy Barger, Mary Beth Childress, Christopher Childress, Ricky Harris, Keith Harris, Lisa Harris, Lucky Lemmer, Kim Lemmer, John Lemmer, Roger Lemmer and Bill Lemmer; four great-grandchildren, Jadelynn Trinity Barger, Catherine Guthrie, Drake Bagley and Tabitha Bagley; one great-great-grandchild, Jasmine Simmons; four sisters, Dora Pierce of England, Violet Mitchell of Benton, Irene Welch of Benton and Ruby Johnson of Bryant; three brothers, Vaughn Childress of Bryant, Dorvin Childress (Doyle's twin) of Witchita, KS, and Lyon Childress of Jacksonville.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Rev. David Walker officiating. Interment will follow at New Rosemont Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the funeral home.
The family requests memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, AR, 72022.
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10 Condolence(s)
Ola Bramlett
Friday, June 18, 2010
Miss Lucille and family,
I am so sorry about Mr. Doyle. I enjoyed you two very
much. May God comfort you during this time of sadness.
God Bless
Ola Bramlett
Alcoa Credit Union
Charles and Roselle Owens
Thursday, May 20, 2010
My family sends our deepest sincere condolences to my mother and all of the Childress family. Doyle was a great man who cared very much about everyone. We know he is now with the Lord looking down on us. We will miss him very much and we are so sorry for your loss.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles and Roselle Owens
Franklin & Deannna Welch
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
You will be missed and not forgotten, for we will see you in Heaven with our Father.
Toby and Carol Dodson
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. Brother Doyle will most certainly be missed. He is now, no doubt, dancing on streets of gold and worshiping at the Master's feet. We can know without a doubt he is happier now than we can possibly image. We look forward to seeing him again one day. God bless you all and please let us know if we can help with anything.
Love, Toby and Carol Dodson
James & Debbie Owens
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the family. In the short years Doyle was married to Lucille, we embraced his kindness and generosity of love. He will be missed but not forgotten; he is with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
James & Debbie Owens
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the family. In the short years Doyle was married to Lucille, we embraced his kindness and generosity of love. He will be missed but not forgotten; he is with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Phyllis Diane Owens
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Dear Aunt Lucille, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Doyle. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May you find hope and comfort in God’s caring love. May your faith give you strength. Thinking of you.
With Love and Prayers, Phyllis
KEN AND CHARLENE BURNS
Monday, May 17, 2010
We were so sorry to learn about Doyle. He was truly a fine person and he meant a lot to us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Ken and Charlene Burns
Saline Memorial Hospice
Monday, May 17, 2010
The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice extends our condolences with the loss of Mr. Childress. Thank you for gracing us with his presence. May your memories and love give your family peace for this day and strength for your tomorrows.
Thomas Horne
Sunday, May 16, 2010
our condolences go out to the Childress family..Doyle is my wifes uncle and my mother in laws (Dora Lee Childress Pierce ) brother.
Thomas and Marie Pierce Horne
England , Arkansas 72046