BORN

1942

DIED

2012

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Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd

Elkridge, Maryland

Robert Childress Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2013.

On Monday, December 31, 2012, Robert Wayne Childress of Gibbsboro, New Jersey, formerly of Baltimore, MD. Beloved husband of Joyce G. Childress. Loving father of Cyndi Strecker and her husband Ted and Melissa Ford and her husband Brad. Brother of Ruby McDonald. Devoted grandfather of Brianna, Gabriel, Liam and Bennett. He is also survived by namy nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 ( exit 6 off Rt. 100) on Friday, January 4, 2013 where a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Meadowridge Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. www.garylkaufmanfuneralhome.com.

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March 14, 2013

Bob Kornicke

Very sad to learn of Bob's passing. My sympathies to his family.

January 21, 2013

Bonnie Schenck Deery

My deepest sympathy to Bob's wife, children and grandchildren. I am sure he will be missed greatly. We had many discussions regarding Receivables and he always won. He was a kind and generous man with a great attitude. He had a smile for everyone he passed in the halls. Rest in Peace Bob.

January 18, 2013

Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was a good friend when I worked with him at Cigna. Always pleasant, helpful and friendly. A truly nice man and I'm sure he will be missed by many.

Steve Chase
Supply, NC

January 11, 2013

Carl and Katerina Minimi

We are so sorry to hear of Bob passing. He was such a nice man. He had a nice sense of humor, great laugh and always a smile on his face. We will miss him at the diner. We always enjoyed him coming in. Our prayers are with you all.

January 11, 2013

Lori Toussaint

We just found out that Bob passed. We are so sad and will miss him. Lori Toussaint and Michael Mattes

January 11, 2013

Matt Wojtkowiak

Sorry for your loss. I will miss his visits to my shop and his very valuable help with my computer problems. I will miss him at the races, SCCA, he was a joy to work with.

January 9, 2013

Teri Albino

I was so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We worked together for RTI. He was such a nice man, always pleasant and gentlemanly. He had a great sense a humor! I will miss talking with him. Deepest Sympathy to his family and friends. Teri

January 8, 2013

Meg Meyer

I was very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was always friendly, and we had many good times at races. He was on our Board of Directors for some time while I was. We will all miss his laughter and companionship.

January 7, 2013

I am so saddened at Bob's passing. He was a kind, warm, caring man. His pleasant personality made him fun to be around. I feel so lucky to have known him. He will be missed.

January 6, 2013

Josie P

I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of Bob's passing.
My deepest condolences goes out to Joyce, Cyndi, Melissa and Family for your great loss.
I just saw Bob not long ago for his haircut and he was his usual self,constantly smiling and laughing.May God Bless and Keep him and may he always rest in peace.

January 6, 2013

Beth Obrien

Joyce, Cyndi and Melissa I am so sorry for the loss of your father! I am sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family and a big hug to Joyce! Xo

January 5, 2013

elaine weiss

January 4, 2013

Joan Sherman Eustice

Joyce,
You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

January 4, 2013

Steve Miller

It took just one business trip with Bob to Chicago to make a colleague a friend. His even temperment and his gentlemanly approach to things are attributes admired by all who had the pleasure of working with and knowing Bob. My sincerest condolences to his family and circle of close friends.

January 4, 2013

Fred Ballay

I worked with Bob for several years at CIGNA. He was a very technically talented person and always a gentleman. My sincere condolences to his family.

January 4, 2013

Bob was a member of the South Jersey Region of the Sports Car Club of America and a member of our Board of Directors for the South Jersey Region. Bob could be seen at our racing events and meetings. Always with a smile on his face and kind words on his lips. We will miss him.

Sue King, Secretary of the South Jersey Region SCCA

January 4, 2013

JD King Race Chairman

The South Jersey Region Sports Car Club of America will miss Bob.
He was a regular fixture at our auto racing events and meetings. He held a current post on the Board of Directors.
He was always seen with a smile on his face and kind words flowed from his lips.
On behalf of our club, please accept our prayers and sympathies.

January 3, 2013

Kathy Foehrkolb

Uncle Robert was a person in my life that I will never forget. He had a gentle spirit which always reminded me of my grandmother. I am very sad for Aunt Joyce, Cyndi, Melissa and the grandchildren. You are all in my prayers.

January 3, 2013

Bob Konza

Dear Joyce and family,
I am saddened with this news. I will always be reminded of Bob's intelligence, gentle manner and hearty laugh. Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

January 3, 2013

Mike Stolzer

God bless. Treasure the memories of Bob. He is a singularly wonderful man. He started at INA with me at the home office in center city. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him over the years; from that first project and then sharing time developing the EIS systems in the 70s. We sometimes met at 3 AM in the parking lot after each of our programs had "crashed"and occasionally shared a beer. Bob even went through the crash diet at the HCP with my wife Sandy. Be very proud to have had him as a husband and father. May he rest in peace. Mike Stolzer

January 3, 2013

Tom Catalfamo

Working with Bob was a pleasure. He was smart, always had an anecdote and a smile. Very sorry to hear of his passing.

January 3, 2013

Bob Childs

What a shock, Bob and I were very close for many years. I used to kid him that he can not his name. He memories and smiles be with us forever.
Bob Childs

January 3, 2013

Del Keller

Bob and I worked together at Cigna and I can always remember his big smile and he was always pleasant to be around. Bob will be missed.

January 3, 2013

Suzanna Reiff

It was a pleasure working with Bob at CIGNA. My prayers to his family.

January 3, 2013

What a terrible loss for everyone who knew this kind, gentle man.

January 3, 2013

Bruce Barrett

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I worked for Bob at Cigna in the mid 1980's. He was a great guy to work for -very friendly and approachable.

January 3, 2013

I remember Bob but did not know hm well. As everyone has noted, his friendliness and good humor were the things that set him apart and made him memorable. Tom Conley, Philadelphia Pa

January 3, 2013

Mike Flynn

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. I remember him from work as one of the nicest and friendlyest men I ever met. He was always fun to be around and very helpful to everyone who worked with him.

January 3, 2013

Cindy Randall Mattson

I am very sorry for your loss. I can't remember ever seeing Mr. Childress that he did not have a smile on his face. He was liked and respected by everyone who met him. The Childress family is in my thoughts and prayers.

January 2, 2013

Susan Buonpastore

I am very sad to hear of Mr. Childress' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Childress, Cyndi, Melissa and their families.

January 2, 2013

Liz Hamilton

I am so sad to hear Mr. Childress has passed away. He was such a nice, smart guy. I always remember him smiling. He will be truly missed by his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace. You will be missed.

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