Tom Childers's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in Henderson, Tennessee

Tom Childers

May 5, 1943 - November 23, 2025 (82 years old)

Henderson, Tennessee

Tom Childers's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in Henderson, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shackel Ford Funeral Directors

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Tom Childers

May 5, 1943 - November 23, 2025 (82 years old)

Henderson, Tennessee

Tom Childers Obituary

The memory of Tom Childers of Henderson, Tennessee, who passed away on November 23, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tom Childers to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Virginia Elizabeth Bennett; his former wife Anna Carole Day Childers; his son Kevin Mark Childers; his sisters, Mary Helen Childers Davis and Lois Virginia Childers Moss; his brother-in-law David Lawson Day; and his stepson Ronnie Sain.

He is survived by: his father Charles Leroy Childers; his wife Susan Linette Childers (Sain); his children, Leah Beaver of Henderson, Jenny Johnson (Rob) of Columbia, TN and Tim Childers (Lee Ann) of Henderson; his grandchildren, Zach Johnson (Lauren), Zane Johnson (Eden), Zoe Carter (Dawson), Anna Beth Beaver, Trace Beaver, Sadie Childers and Taylor Childers; his great grandchildren, Bradley Zane Johnson, Dixie Anne Frazier and Grayson Thomas Johnson; his stepchildren, Trenton Sain (Wendy), Amanda Horn (Joshua), Thomas Sain (Janet) and Lauren Malecha (Ryan); his grandchildren, Gavin Sain, Madelyn Sain, Caleb Horn, Colton Horn, Anthony Sain, Jayce Malecha and Cohen Malecha; his brother David Childers (Karen); his sisters-in-law, Sharon Simmons (Tommy) and Sherrill Day; Tom. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Estes Church of Christ (3505 US-45, Henderson, TN 38340).

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Tom and Carole Childers Memorial Scholarship.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shackel Ford Funeral Directors



Fri

Dec 12

Visitation

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Henderson
304 Crook Ave, Henderson, TN 38340

Sat

Dec 13

Visitation

Estes Church of Christ
3505 US-45, Henderson, TN 38340

Sat

Dec 13

Memorial service

Estes Church of Christ
3505 US-45, Henderson, TN 38340

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