John Childs's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2026 in Danville, Illinois

John Childs

January 7, 1941 - September 29, 2026 (85 years old)

Danville, Illinois

John Childs's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2026 in Danville, Illinois

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John Childs

January 7, 1941 - September 29, 2026 (85 years old)

Danville, Illinois

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John Childs Obituary

John Childs of Danville, Illinois, born on January 7, 1941, passed away on September 29, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Childs or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John E. Childs and Kay Baucto. He is survived by: his children, Penny Fredericks (Tom McCoy) of Danville, Tammy Talbott (Scott) of Danville and Eric Childs (Kelsey Nunes) of Jerseyville, Ill.; his grandchildren, Jared Fredericks (Gabby), Justin Fredericks, Jake Fredericks (Grace), Tiffany White (John Leahy) and Seth Talbott (Morgan); his great grandchildren, Brooks Fredericks, Cecelia Fredericks, Everett Fredericks, Liam Fredericks, Rylan Leahy, Levi Leahy and Lola Talbott; and his sister Phyliss Engle.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center (3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sunset Funeral Homes Memorial Park



Mon

Oct 05

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834

Mon

Oct 05

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834

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