• Richard A. Childress

    22 Jun 2016




    • Born: August 4, 1939
    • Died: June 22, 2016
    • Location: Mount Ida, AR

    Richard A. Childress, age 76, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents OJ and Grace Tubbs, sisters: Murphya Moore and Juanita Childress.

    He is survived by his wife of 52 years Jo Childress of Mt. Ida, Son: Paul Childress and wife Karen of Mt. Ida. Sister: Sue Talley (ED), Brother: Lloyd Tubbs (Chris) and Grandchildren: Marcus Childress of Mt. Ida and Kara Childress of Hot Springs.

    Richard was an avid Mt. Ida Lions fan. He enjoyed attending all of the sporting events ranging from the high school teams all the way down to the peewee teams. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in October of 1981. Richard spent 10 years working for NASA on the Apollo missions in Houston, TX. After returning home, he worked for True Value before becoming part owner in O.J. Tubbs’ sawmill. He then returned to True Value until retiring in June of 2015. He loved to spend time fishing with his Grandson Marcus, Granddaughter Kara and Son Paul. Richard was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed.

    Special thanks to the Staff at the Montgomery County Nursing Home for the extraordinary care that you provided for Richard.

    A memorial service will be held Saturday July 9th, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Faith Tabernacle.

    Mr. Childress was sent for cremation under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

     

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  • 16 comments

    Melissa Barton (Betts)

    24 Jun 2016

    Richard was such a wonderful person. So sad to hear of his passing. Praying for you Jo and family.

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    Sue Lenderman

    24 Jun 2016

    Sorry for your loss of Richard he will be missed by all that knew him. My love and prayers to you Jo, Paul and Family.

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    Dana(Robbins)Smith

    25 Jun 2016

    Karen, So Sorry to hear about your father-in-law,prayers to the family.

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    Jerry & Shirley Renuard

    25 Jun 2016

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

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    Bonnie Boyett

    25 Jun 2016

    So sorry for your loss.

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    Corey Betts

    26 Jun 2016

    Thank you for being everything you were, Richard. Your kind gestures and silly comments throughout the days at work would always brighten my day and make things easier on me. I absolutely loved your company. You will be sorely missed, but I will surely see you again, Richard. God Bless.

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    Bob McCaslin & Marguerite McCaslin

    27 Jun 2016

    Jo and family, we are praying for all of you at this time. Mother so enjoyed and appreciated Richard's visits to her at the Montgomery County Assisted Living facility. She will miss him much. Richard was a model of humility and care for others - we will keep very fond memories of him and long remember his sincere concern for Mother. Bob McCaslin

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    Joann Whisenhunt

    27 Jun 2016

    So sorry for your loss.

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    Carolyn Short

    27 Jun 2016

    I am so sorry for your loss. I think Richard was one of the best. I will never forget his kindness to my mom and dad during their last days of life. He took the time to go by their room in the Montgomery County Nursing Home and speak or visit with them every day. That meant a lot to them. And now Jo, you have some rough days ahead. I know, I'm still there. But you will make it with the help of God. I pray that God be with you and all your family.

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    Mary Webb

    27 Jun 2016
    maryw4040@yahoo.com

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

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    Paulia Roe

    28 Jun 2016

    Jo, sending you and your family love and lots of hugs during this time. Richard was always such a crack up, he kept me laughing. I will miss him very much.

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    John Gaston

    29 Jun 2016

    So sorry to hear about my friend Richards passing on to a better place. I became friends with Richard in school and visited with him whenever I was in Mt Ida. I never will forget Richard as we had a lot in common. Prayers for all of the family.

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    FredaBates,DawnBly,LoraBrashear

    8 Jul 2016

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time may the lord give you all strength thru your time of loss

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    Keith and Lisa Reece

    10 Jul 2016

    Richard was one of the wonderful highlights of the time we lived in Mount Ida. I loved visiting with him at the fountain counter in the drug store and Keith fishing with him. God bless you Jo, Paul, and family. You welcomed us into your family and we will never forget you.

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    Patty Fryar Goodnight

    10 Jul 2016

    He will be missed greatly.

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    Joan Elgas

    15 Jun 2017

    Sorry to hear of Richards passing , he was a neighbor when my brother Richard and I were children in Pocatello,Idaho knew his sister and my brother thought the world of him his nickname was Doodle...my brother passed away May 15th 2017.......again so sorry for your loss.

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