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1924 - 2008
 CHILDERS- Pastor Fred Childers, Jr. died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at his home near Lakeview. He was born April 7, 1924 in Portsmouth, OH, the son of Fred and Ada (Barnhill) Childers. On June 29, 1951 he married Margaret Peterson in Flint at the Peterson family home. Pastor Childers, during the past 57 years, pastored numerous Fundamental Bible Churches in various communities throughout Michigan. For the last nine years, he pastored South Hinton Bible Church, recently resigning due to ill health. His strong passion in life was reading and studying Gods word and winning souls for Christ. He was loved and will be remembered by his family and many wonderful friends for his dedication in teaching the Gospel. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret; his children, Sheryl (Keith) Tisdel of Rockford, Karen (Pete) Galarza of Trenton, MI, Kathleen Thompson of Lakeview, Joseph (Donna) Childers of Lincolnton, NC, Rita (Rich) Stouten of Belmont, Janet (Don) Miesen of Rockford, and Linda (Ken) Champion of Rockford; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Ted Childers of Idaho and Roger (Sylvia) Childers of Oregon; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pastor Don and Marilee Peterson of Munith, MI, Roger Peterson of Mears, MI, Georgia Peterson of Flint, and Erma and Bill Collins of Crofton, MD. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville with his brother-in-law, Pastor Don Peterson, and Pastor David Funk of South Hinton Bible Church officiating. Interment will be in Cato Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Pastor Childers honor may be given to South Hinton Bible Church.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him.
Psalm 28:7
Those who leave it all to God with faith in his dear Son will someday understand it all when Heaven is begun.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Mary Martha and David Littleton
Saturday December 13, 2008 at
6:03 PM
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May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead.
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Terry & Cindy Miller
Friday December 12, 2008 at
8:18 PM
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Marge and family, Sorry to hear about Pastor. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
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J Scott & JoAnne Vukin
Friday December 12, 2008 at
4:17 PM
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Marge, we were so sad to see that Fred has passed. But we know you take so much pleasure in knowing where he is. We enjoyed knowing him so much and missed being able to talk to you in the past few years. Life has gotten so busy. May the Lord bless you and Keep you in His perfect Peace! Scott & JoAnne
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Leslie Anne Wood
Thursday December 11, 2008 at
1:51 PM
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Sheryl and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We know he's in the best place of all, but it leaves such an emptiness and void in our hearts. I am praying that our Lord will continue to comfort you and give you strength and peace.
Leslie
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Bruce & Susan Childers
Thursday December 11, 2008 at
10:37 AM
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Dear Aunt Marge and Family,
Susan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss and ours at the passing of Uncle Fred. While we have been praying for him and for you over the last several weeks, asking for God's will to be accomplished, we selfishly hoped that God had more for him to do on this earth. We now realize that he has completed his assignment. Over the years there have been several occasions when I have met people who wanted to know if I was related to "Pastor Fred" and when they were informed that I was then shared with me how he impacted their lives. What a wonderful testimonial to a life lived in service to God and others! So while we share in your grief, we also celebrate his life which we know continues, only now with the Saviour he loved so deeply and served so faithfully.
Love,
Bruce & Susan Childers & family
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Paula (Barnhill) Landis
Thursday December 11, 2008 at
10:27 AM
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Cheryl, Linda & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you in your loss. Praise the Lord your family has the reassurance that he is in Heaven with our Lord! The Lord is My Light and Salvation...Psalm 27:1
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