David Augustus Childs Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM 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.