Visitation:
Saturday, July 9, 2022
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
Service:
Saturday, July 9, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
John W. Childers, age 91, of Willard, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at the Willows at Willard. He was born on November 25, 1930 in Garrett, Kentucky to the late Jay and Ellen (Chaffins) Childers.
Known by his family as Oscar, he was a Korean War veteran who received two Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal during his time in the service. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. John retired from AMF Bowling in Shelby and went on to achieve his GED during his retirement.
In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats basketball team supporter. During the Christmas season, John was very involved in decorating his house with lights and even won an award for his display.
John is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Edna (Hicks) Childers of Willard; two daughters, Karen Montgomery of Raleigh, NC and Kim (Bob) Reed of Willard; two sons, Gordon (Sue) Childers of Dover, Delaware and Gary “Bugsy” Childers of Plymouth, Ohio; five grandsons; one great grandson and three great granddaughters; and one great-great grandson.
In addition to his parents. John was preceded in death by one sister; and three brothers.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with his funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. James Pomerich officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Willard. Memorial contributions can be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.