William Thomas Childress Obituary

We bid farewell to William Thomas Childress of Cape Coral, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 3, 2024 at the age of 83. William Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Thomas Childress to pay them a last tribute.

Though William Thomas has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Dallas Childress and Alice Nuckols Childress; and his sister Barbara Childress Yancey. He is survived by: his wife Lilie Adams Childress; his children, William Thomas Childress (Martha) of Mechanicsville and Michelle Lee Leadbetter of Cape Coral, FL; and his brother Michael A Childress (Patricia) of New Port Richey, FL.

In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, 325 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33991.