Roy E. Childress's obituary , Passed away on November 29, 2025 in Middletown, Delaware

Roy E. Childress

November 29, 2025

Middletown, Delaware

Roy E. Childress's obituary , Passed away on November 29, 2025 in Middletown, Delaware

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Roy E. Childress Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roy E. Childress of Middletown, Delaware, who passed away on November 29, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roy E. Childress to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Roy shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Roy farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his brother Allen Childress; his father Roy A. Childress; and his sister Michelle Burris. He is survived by: his mother Margaret Childress Wilkinson; his sister Phyllis Justison; his significant other Ginger; and his daughters, Megan (Raymond) and Ashley (Joey). He is also survived by three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Forgotten Cats, https://forgottencats.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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212 E Justis St, Wilmington, DE 19804

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