William Donald Childs

Mr. William Donald Childs, age 87, of Commerce passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Childs was born in Ila to the late, Charlie and Mazelle Adams Childs.  Mr. Childs was a member of Erastus Christian Church, owner of Childs Equipment, and was a US Army veteran in the Korean Conflict.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Childs was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Merle Seagraves Childs and son, Steve Childs.

Mr. Childs is survived by his son, Jerry Childs of Commerce; brother, Sammy Childs of Commerce; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 26th at 2:00 PM from the graveside at Erastus Christian Church Cemetery with Rev. Vaughn Howington, Jr. officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday afternoon from 3-6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Erastus Christian Church Youth.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements