Douglas Childress's obituary , Passed away on March 31, 2026 in New Canton, Virginia

Douglas Childress

October 14, 1957 - March 31, 2026 (68 years old)

New Canton, Virginia

Douglas Childress's obituary , Passed away on March 31, 2026 in New Canton, Virginia

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Dunkum Funeral Home

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Douglas Childress

October 14, 1957 - March 31, 2026 (68 years old)

New Canton, Virginia

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Douglas Childress Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Douglas Childress of New Canton, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 31, 2026 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Douglas Childress to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Douglas farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Douglas is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Myrtie Kerns Childress and Walter Freeman Childress. He is survived by: his sisters, Peggy C. Agee, Ina C. Betts and Llewellyn C. Anderson. He is also survived by one nephew and four nieces, and two great nieces and three great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Arvonia Fire Department.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dunkum Funeral Home



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Mt. Zion Baptist Church
6277 Cartersville Rd, New Canton, VA 23123

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