Name: Edward "Ed" Melvin Childers, a longtime Coalgate resident BORN: January 24, 1926 in McCarty, OK to Andrew & Pearl (Powell) Childers Passed Away: April 21, 2009 in OKC, OK Age: 83 years, 2 months & 27 days Education: Attended McCarty school Married: Wanda Smith on July 14, 1947 in Rock Springs, WY Occupation: he was a rancher & worked oil field Church Affiliation: of the Baptist Faith Other: He was a member on the VFW #1198, & served in the WWII, and was awarded the purple heart & a bronze star. Survivors Wife: Wanda Childers of the home Children: Gaylin Childers & wife Lynn of Coalgate, OK Richard Childers & wife Debbie of Coalgate, OK Kim Johnson of Owasso, OK Brother: Woodrow Childers & wife Betty of Coalgate, OK Sister: Florence McPhetridge of Norman, OK Sister-in-law: Dolores Childers of Coalgate, OK Grandchildren: Justin & Andrea Childers, Marti & Brad Spears, Jodi & Chad Lackey, Jana & James Duncan, Bailey Johnson, Morgan Johnson 8 Great Grandchildren Along with numerous other relatives and many dear and loved friends Preceded in Death by Daughter & Son in law: Connie & Billy Taylor Parents: Andrew & Pearl (Powell) Childers 3 Brothers & 3 Sisters _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Friday, April 24, 2009 Time: 2:00 p.m. Place of Service: Brown's Funeral Chapel Interment: Coalgate Cemetery Officiating: Rev. Bill Weathers & Jim Cox Casketbearers: Chili Joe Bills, Jerry Stephens, Guy Sartin, Jimmy Jo Wilson, Gary Vaughn, Tom Mayer Honorary Pallbearers: Ernest Paul Fanning, Joe Howell, Andrew Dority Family night will be Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE