Donald Wesley Childers Obituary
The memory of Donald Wesley Childers of Novinger, Missouri, who passed away on November 6, 2025 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Curtis Childers and Henrietta Childers (Evans); his wife Ina Carol Rouse; his daughter Kathy Grgurich; his siblings, Curtis "Buckshot" Childers, Darlene Childers and Mary Jo Hardesty; and his granddaughter Cheyenne Kuehn.
He is survived by: his daughters, Christy Fanning of Milan, MO and Donna Kuehn of South Coffeyville, OK; and his brother Barney Childers of Pittsburg, MO. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; as well as nineteen great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Travis-Noe Funeral Home (1008 W Potter Ave, Kirksville, MO 63501).
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Donnie may be made to the Novinger Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.