Dan Davis Childress Obituary

The memory of Dan Davis Childress of Jackson, Tennessee, who passed away on March 16, 2026 at the age of 76, 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, Dan N. Childress and Martha Parker Childress. He is survived by: his wife Eva Hawley Childress; his daughter Jennifer Griggs (Elton); his grandsons, Trey Griggs (Kacey) and Beau Griggs (Sarah); his great grandchildren, Ellie Griggs and Emmett Griggs; his sister Linda Futris (late George); his stepson Jeffrey Thornton (Linda); his stepgrandchildren, Christopher Thornton, Shelby White (Codie) and Hannah Thornton; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Allison Thornton, Baylee Thornton, Landon Thornton and Walker White.