BORN

1925

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home

508 Faust Ave

Ozark, Alabama

Norris Childree Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2014.

Norris Childree of Ozark passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his residence. He was 88 years of age.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, September 5, 2014 in the chapel at Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home with Reverend Harold Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memory Gardens with Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00pm until the time of service at the funeral home.

Mr. Childree was born December 4, 1925 in Dale County, Alabama to Ray and Sula Simmons Childree. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Childree loved farming and his cattle and especially playing Dominoes. He retired after 25 years with Dyncorp at Fort Rucker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Claude, Porter, O'Neal, George, Edgar and Roy Childree; and his sisters, Lorine Morgan and Mary Alice Thompson.

Mr. Childree is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Verline Baker Childree; his son, Wallace Childree (Tammy) of Ozark; his daughters, Faye Sizemore (Floyd) of Ozark and Debra Garner (Willis) of Ouzinkie, AK; his sister, Sallie Leatherwood of Ozark; his grandchildren, Danny Sizemore (Kim) of Ozark, Shawna Moore (Joe) of Ozark, Brian Childree of Dothan, Jake Garner and Duane Garner both of Anchorage, AK, Megan Childree of Ozark and Dillon Childree of Ozark; also surviving are his great-grandchildren, Ashley Allen of Dothan, Joseph Sizemore (Hannah) of Auburn, Chelsey Sizemore of Ozark, A.J. Allen of New River Marine Corp Air Station, NC., Caleb Moore of Dothan, Austin Moore of Echo, Emily Diocares (David) and Mikel Garner both of Kodiak, AK, Gracie Garner of Ouzinkie, AK, Alyssa Allen of Ozark; his great-great grandchildren, Anslee and Eli Sizemore of Auburn, AL., and Liam Diocares of Kodiak, AK.

Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark (334)774-4551 is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.fuquabankston.com.

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September 12, 2014

Charlotte Bruner Sanders

Faye, I am so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing, I just now found it on the Net. I pray for peace to you and all your family. The Lord will grant this peace and be with you through the darkest hours. The memories will bring you through these hard times. God bless you and try to remember only the good times. God be with you.

Charlotte Bruner Sanders

September 8, 2014

Bruce Archie

Faye I'm so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You are a wonderful daughter and took very good care of him as well as your mother. I too lost my Dad in late August. I wish you peace in knowing that he is in a better place. Praying for your family.

Your friend Bruce Archie

September 7, 2014

Faye, I am so sorry. I have many fond memories of your parents and visiting them with Mama and Ma-Garner. My heart goes out to all of you. With love , your cousin, Amelia Pryor

September 6, 2014

summer childree

We will miss you uncle Norris

September 6, 2014

Megan Childree

I will love you forever your memory lives on. -GRANDADDY'S Baby-

September 5, 2014

Cynthia / Brian Roedl

Sorry for your loss You will always be in our hearts and minds

September 4, 2014

Linda Williams

Shawna, I am so sorry for the loss you and your family must be feeling at this time. My prayers are with you.

September 4, 2014

Eva Syples

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Norris was a very sweet and humble man. He will be missed by many. I pray God will wrap his arms around all of you with comfort. Love Eva, Bobby Syples, Debbie Sypes Walters and Henry Verhoeff.

September 3, 2014

Cathy Barnett Grimes

Mrs. Childree, Faye, Wallace, and Family, So sorry for Your loss. Have some good memories of a Wonderful Family. God Bless Each of You.

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