John Frank Edmond Childers' Obituary
John Frank Edmond Childers, age 80, passed away in his sleep on June 2, 2022, at his residence in Decatur, IL.
John was born January 4, 1942, in West Virginia to John and Beatrice (Wooten) Childers. John married Jo Ann Hankins on February 2, 1963, in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on August 6, 2004. He married Carol Ann (Pope) Howerton on October 10, 2010, in Bloomington, IL. She survives.
John is also survived by his children: Scott (Sandra) Childers and Greg (Audrey) Childers, Bloomington, IL; Susan (Greg) Heberling, Decatur, IL; and stepchildren Michael Howerton, Sherry Howerton, and Christina Howerton, Decatur, IL. He is also survived by siblings Sharon Ortiz, Bloomington, IL; Mervin (Linda) Childers, Winfield, IL; Thomas (Carol) Childers, McKinney, TX; and Michael Childers, Los Angeles, CA. He was grandfather to Andrew, Jonathan, Ben, Samuel, Nathan, Hannah, Lucas, Oscar, Jovie, and Arlo. He was great-grandfather to Avery and Eli.
John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Becky Sigers.
John was a commercial bus driver for many years and worked at State Farm. He most recently was employed as a school bus driver in the Decatur area.
He loved his family and doted on his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. John loved old cars, loved finding a good deal and was well known for his couponing skills. He was a uniquely talented guitar player.
Above all else, John loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He enjoyed sharing God’s word with everyone. He was a current member of the New Life Tabernacle Church in Macon, IL, and past member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bloomington, IL.
He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 10, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the funeral service will commence at 1:00 p.m. Both will be held at Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 2810 Tractor Ln, Bloomington, IL. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens at 1102 Airport Rd, Bloomington, IL, following the service.
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