Arthur Ray Childress Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Arthur Ray Childress of Thurmond, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on July 29, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Arthur Ray Childress or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arestus Hugh Childress and Alma Pauline Roberts Childress; and his brother Billy Joe "Bucky" Childress. He is survived by: his wife Betty Taylor Childress; his children, Windy Rena Childress, Sabra Childress Harris (Terry Ray), Dennis Ray Childress (Tonya) and Arthur "Grey" Childress (Rona); his grandson Connor Utz; his great grandchildren, Piper Shaw Childress and Logan Anthony Childress; his siblings, Kay Frances Childress, Johnny Wayne Childress and Charles Edward Childress (Rebecca); his sister-in-law Christine Parker Childress; and his close friends, Wristal, Cheryl Billings and Joel Romo.