Ned Wayne Childers

Obituary: Mr. Ned Wayne Childers, 77, of Kannapolis, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 22, 2010. Mr. Childers was born on August 10, 1933 in Taylorsville, N.C. the son of the late Vance Zeb Childers and the late Hester Jane Blackwelder Childers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Steve Childress, and a step-daughter, Teresa Ingraham. He was retired from Consolidated Freight where he was a truck driver for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. Ned loved motorcycle riding, bowling, and loved the outdoors. He was a member of Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Diana Morris Childers. 2 daughters; Cherri Hudson (Randy) of Mooresville and Sheila Hoyle (Frank) of Kannapolis. 2 Sons; David Childers of Mooresville and Paul Childers (Regina) of Salisbury, NC. A Step-daughter, Bonnie Chapman (Ron) of Waxhaw, NC. 2 Step-sons; Ronald Hathcock (Lynn) of Asheville, NC and Don Jones of Kannapolis. Also by 3 Sisters; Linda Moore (Wayne) and Joan Overcash (Sonny) all of Kannapolis and Paulette Sloop (Tommy) of Nashville, NC and 4 Brothers; Albert Childress (Snookie) of North Wilkesboro, NC, Hugh Childers (Runette) of Plezer, NC, Rowe Childers (Patzy) and Michael Childers (Margie) all of Kannapolis. 8 Grandchildren & 12 Great Grandchildren. The funeral service for Mr. Childers will take place at 2 P.M., Monday, October 25, 2010 at Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church in Kannapolis conducted by Pastor Charles "Chuck" Overcash, Jr. and Pastor Weldon Key. Burial will take place at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home from 6-8:00 P.M., Sunday, Oct. 24th. At other times they will be at the family home at 195 Allman Farm Road in Kannapolis. The family of Mr. Childers would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Mark Aldous for the excellent care provided for the past seven years. Special thanks and appreciation to Angela and Terry Trull, Brenda Key, Mary Ruth Hartsell, and Deloris Sechler for the Wonderful and Loving Care they gave Mr. Childers in his home, and to Pastor Chuck Overcash. Online condolences can be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com and Memorials can be made to: Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church 4225 Vincent Street Kannapolis, NC 28081
Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday, Oct. 24 at Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 PM Monday, Oct. 25 at Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church, Kannapolis

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park