Curtis Wayne Childers

Curtis was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a cherished brother and friend. He was a devoted Christian and proud member of Historical Macedonia Baptist Church in Holden, LA. He was a man whose life was centered around the people he loved most. His family was his greatest blessing, and the memories they shared will forever be treasured.

Curtis leaves behind his beloved wife, LaDonna Thompson Childers; his daughter, Amanda Childers Picou and husband Shain; and his son, Matthew Childers and wife Sarah. He was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren: Alexis Jones and husband Allen, Ashlyn Diez and husband Michael, Cooper, Carson, and Lela Childers. He was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Reed, Remi, and Rynn Jones, and Thomas Diez.Curtis is also survived by his sister, Nella Childers Ball and husband Jesse; and three brothers, Danny Childers and wife Johnette, Jimmy Childers and wife Tammy, and John Childers. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Childers and Nellie Brister Childers; and his mother-in-law, Mary Harris Thompson.

Curtis will be remembered for the love he had for his family and the special place he held in the hearts of those who knew him. Although his earthly journey has ended, the love he gave, the lessons he taught, and the memories he created will continue to live on through the generations of his family.

Services for Curtis will be held at Colyell Baptist Church in Livingston, LA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and will resume on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:00 am. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am, conducted by Curtis' son, Matthew Childers, son-in-law, Bro. Shain Picou and family friend, Bro. Craig Forque. Burial to follow in Colyell Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Cooper Childers, Carson Childers, Allen Jones, Michael Diez, David Childers, Tyler Childers, and Reed Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Nichols and Jamie Smith.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Daniel LaVie and his staff at Baton Rouge General and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for their dedicated care, compassion, and support throughout Curtis' courageous battle with cancer. A very special thank-you is extended to Samantha Wheat, his nurse with Pinnacle Hospice, for the kindness, tenderness, and compassionate care she provided during his final days. Her comforting presence and dedication to Curtis and his family will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.

Curtis will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished by his family and friends.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."