Lawrence Childers

Lawrence Dale Childers, age 77, entered into God's loving hands on November 27, 2014 surrounded by his beloved family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on November 19, 1937 in Meadowbrook, WV to the late James Carrell Childers and Mildred Davis. After attending schools in Jacksonville, Fl and Kasson, WV, he continued his education in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Senior Airman, E-4, from 1954 until 1958. He married the love of his life, Bonnie B.Teter, on March 27, 1957 in Philippi, WV. In 1966 he moved his family to Clarksburg, WV while completing his apprenticeship as a Plumber, Pipefitter & Steamfitter. He proudly became a member of Local Union 152 as a BTJ Plumber. After working for numerous contractors throughout WV, Washington, D.C & Md, he retired in 1996 and with his wife by his side, he started the next chapter of his multi-talented life residing both in Jenningston's Farm, Red Creek, WV and The Gold Coaster Resort in Homestead, Fl..

Dale was a member and senior leader in the Job Church of God in Harman, WV where he faithfully served his Lord and blessed the congregation with his beautiful voice. He & Bonnie graciously shared their singing abilities with local nursing facilities including, Nella's, Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center and Grant County Nursing Home, where they won Group of the Year in 2013. His other passion was driving his antique, candy apple red, 1927 Model A in local parades. His talents for building homes (in his spare time!) and working tirelessly to remodel multiple churches never ceased to amaze all who knew him. To his children and grandchildren, he was regarded as a hero and a giant among men who always loved them unconditionally. Family friends embraced & treasured him for his loving caring nature and his wit and humor. His words of wisdom will live on in their hearts and souls forever.

Survivors include: wife of 58 years, Bonnie Childers; 4 children including daughter Charlotte Stewart Green and spouse James of Mount Morris, Pa; son Lawrence Dale Childers, Jr and spouse Teresa of Quiet Dell; daughter Brenda Ellis Clemente and companion Bill Cole of Clarksburg and daughter Cindy Weaver and spouse Roger of Morgantown; 7 grandchildren Britt Ellis, Joshua Childers, Jennifer Childers, Todd Stewart and companion Julia Molyono, Jocelyn Ellis, Matthew Lawrence Childers and spouse Sarah and Shylie Childers; 12 great grandchildren; 3 brothers Clyde Childers and spouse Jean of Lorraine, OH; Roger Childers and spouse Sandy of Belington, Ralph Childers & spouse Nancy of Clarksburg: 4 sisters; Mary Jo Delauder and spouse Jim of Belington; Nancy Harris and spouse Donald of Belington; Lois Irene Nestor and spouse Don of Bridgeport and Anna Lea Nestor and spouse Donald of Philippi and sister-in-law Sondra Childers of Clarksburg, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved very much.

Dale was preceded in death by a daughter Sheila Mae Childers (April 19,1979), an infant sister Eva Marie Childers, a sister Helen Childers Cain & spouse A.J., a brother Don Childers and a brother Robert Childers and spouse Eulene; son-in-law Gary Michael Stewart.

Viewings will be held on Monday, Dec. 1st, 2014, at the Hinkle Funeral Home, 567 Thomas Ave., in Davis WV from 11:00am-1:00pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm with the final viewing taking place on Tues, Dec. 2nd 2014 at 9:00am-10:00am at the Job Church of God, on County Route 29, Harman WV with the funeral immediately following with the Pastor Todd Rhodes presiding. Everyone will be welcome to join the family in food and fellowship at the church prior to the internment at 3:30pm in Clarksburg at the Sunset Memorial Park, Mount Clare Rd, Clarksburg.

Memorial contributions are welcome at the Job Church of God, HC 65, Box 191, Harman, WV 26270.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff of  MBRCC & Ruby Memorial Hospital, Dr. Chua in Elkins, WV and the wonderful angels of the Hospice Care Corp. who cared for both him and his family and ensured that Dale was able to pass in comfort & with dignity at their Inpatient Unit in Elkins.

"FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY" sums up his Life!