Richard Ernest Childress Obituary

We bid farewell to Richard Ernest Childress of Hiawatha, Kansas, born in Aberdeen, Washington, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 17, 2024 at the age of 76. Richard Ernest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Luther Ernest Childress and Anna Marie Childress of Hiawatha, KS; his wife Debbie; his siblings, Meria Harness (Steve) of Fairview, KS, Judy Shirley (Michael) of Horton, KS and Ronald Childress (Beth) of Hiawatha, KS; his children, Matthew Johnson (Andrea) of Ladera Ranch, CA, Wayne Childress (Lisa) of Shawnee, KS, Abigail Compton (Jeff) of Hiawatha, KS, David Childress (Briana) of Hiawatha, KS, Marianna Milne (Kasey) of Overland Park, KS and Bethany Tarwater (Jeremy) of Lenexa, KS.; and his grandchildren, Andrew, Kyler, Bentley, Jaxon, Mason, Ashley, Leighton, Tildyn, Ellianna, Ethan, Ava, Lillian, Cora, Kaine, Ryane, Anabel, Evelyn and Banks.