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1943
2011
Ronald G. Childress, 68, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of McDowell County, passed away on August 31, 2011, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born August 30, 1943, in Ada, WV, he was the son of the late Ray Gordon Childress and Goldie R. Childress.
Ronald was a retired coal miner, member of UMWA, VFW Post 9696 of Bluefield VA., and was an amateur radio operator. He also served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Joann Childress; sisters, Judy Meadows, Verna French; half brother Bobby Childress, and granddaughter, Brittany Lane.
Ronald will be sadly missed by his sons, Jeff Childress of Maybeury WV, Dylan Childress of Bluefield, WV; daughters, Rhonda Sells of Connelly Springs, NC, Becky Foley and husband David of Lashmeet, WV, Susan Perdue and husband Bubby of Maybeury, WV, and Teresa Childress of Iaegar, WV; sisters, Maxine Umberger of Bluefield, WV, Irene Guifoyle of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren, Eric and Cody Childress, Dustin Booker, Cortney and Megan Sells, Kayla Blevins, Katie and Hannah Perdue; great grandchildren, Brayden Trivett, Baylee Neace.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 2, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV.
Funeral services will be held Saturday. September 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Cody and Eric Childress, Dustin Booker, Jim Gillespie, Mike French, Lonnie Underwood David Foley and Ronnie Bowling. Military honors will be conducted by Virginia Army National Guard Honor Team.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.roselawnfuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Roselawn Funeral Home, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton WV.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
January 13, 2012
Shannon Childress
I have not talked to Ronnie in about 2 years and just came to realize he passed away saddens me. After calling 25 Ronnie Childress's I finally was able to find who's father was Ray Childress. He had helped me in the past with my family tree project and would like to continue this, if any of his family members could contact me I would appreciate it. Again I am sorry for your loss and may he rest in piece. He really was a great person with a BIG heart. Shannon Childress ~ [email protected]
September 6, 2011
William Eanes
Ronnie you were one of a kind. You will be missed. RIP until I see you on the other side....
September 2, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I know Ronnie will be sadly missed. He was a good man. Mike Farmer
September 2, 2011
George and Ginny Fisher
I am so sorry for your loss. May your special memories of your great romance help ease your grief.
September 2, 2011
Laurel Farmer
Ronnie, Thanks for the good friendship we shared my friend, you will be missed. May God bring blessing and peace to your family in the days and weeks and months to come.
Pastor L. A. & Donna Farmer
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September 1, 2011
Augie & Trella Coppola
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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