Oweta & Family - I am very sad to hear of Art’s passing.  I remember him as always being very kind and caring.  I have many happy childhood memories spent at your house.  Rodney and I will be praying for your family at this time of your loss.

Art was a classmate from Greenwood High School and a friend from Jenny Lind.  He will be missed at the Jenny Lind luncheons.

Doris Harris DeGolier 

Art and I had many good times together, and Frances too.  We are both very sorry
for your loss.
J&FN

Our Love and Prayers for all.  Thanks for all the times and memories we had together in California, Arkansas and Tennessee.    You all have been family to us, We Love You All!!!!

Jim & Dottie Bowman

So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with him at Rheem and will always remember his kind and funny personality.  Prayers for all of you during this difficult time. 
Carol Reeves 

I'll miss you Art. We enjoyed lots of good visits and times together. Prayers are going up for Oweta and all the family. God bless you.

Love and Prayers,
Jerry Poole

Dear Aunt Oweta and Men, I had alot of Fun over the years. We grew up fast and all of us  succeeded very well. I am so thankful for Uncle Art he was one of my favorite uncle's. I went fishing with him many times. If I needed help with anything he helped  me all the time. Nothing wasn't ever to BIG for him. I gave him many massages on his back
that helped his stress level. BYE, UNCLE ART  I will see you in Heaven. Love Always, Denise Smith from California

Danny and  family....we are so sorry to hear about your  dad. You will  always have the memories of him to give you  peace of mind.  He will be around you keeping you and your family safe.......Howard and Pat  Pyle 

This is a great picture of my father in law. When he had a white Tshirt and overalls on...you knew it was going to be a great day! Fishing, camping and listening to Roy D Mercer by the fire, didn’t get any better than that. Love you Art , you will be missed.

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Mr. Childress is survived by his wife Melva Oweta Childress, four sons, Randy Miller and wife, Linda, Harold Childress and wife, Debbie, Jeff Childress and Danny Childress and wife, Donna, fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

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Arthur "Art" Childress

March 19, 1937 – February 10, 2021

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