Gerald Jerome Childress Obituary
We bid farewell to Gerald Jerome Childress of Lancaster, Ohio, born in Mount Sherman, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 6, 2024 at the age of 78. Gerald Jerome touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Jerome Childress to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howell Jones Childress and Christine Lucille Childress (Pepper); his sister Barbara June Childress; and his father-in-law Ronald L. Bebout. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Jo Childress (Bebout); his children, Kelley Breidigan (Benjamin) of Newark, Ryan Childress (Amanda) of Westerville, Holly Spicer (Brad) of Senoia, Georgia and Christopher Leas (Karie) of Pickerington; his grandchildren, Dylan Thomas (Lisa), Cody Spicer, Mallory Brewer (Will), Brenden Leas, Brianna Cervantes (Juan), Brady Leas, Jonas Breidigan, Olivia, Sophia, Jackson and Cameron Childress; his great grandchildren, Landon and Liam Thomas; his brother Kerry Childress (Pamela); his mother-in-law Margarette V. Bebout; and his siblings-in-law, Kevin Bebout (Grace) of Nashport and Beverly White (Robert) of Howard. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a local blood bank or blood donation center in Jerry's memory.
