George “Buck” Thomas Childress, 86, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at The Elms Assisted Living. He was the husband of the late Phyllis Smith Childress. Born October 5, 1934, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Ather Elmo Childress and the late Ila Price Childress.
Buck was a retired foreman for the Armor Meat Corporation. He served our country in the U.S. Navy.
In addition to his wife and parents, Buck was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Mawyer.
Buck is survived by his son, Dennis Ray Childress and his wife Vickie of Lynchburg; two daughters, Donna Harman and her husband Dennis of Concord and Wanda Childress of Lynchburg; one sister, Ocie Jackson of Rustburg; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; and other loving family members and friends.
A graveside entombment will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum, where the American Legion Post 36 - Altavista, VA, will present Military Honors. The family will receive friends 5:00-6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.
