of Clarksville, AR

February 27, 1955 - October 30, 2024

The family of Jerry Don Childers of Clarksville is saddened to announce his passing on October 30, 2024 at the age of 69 years. He was born February 27, 1955 in Clarksville, Arkansas.

Jerry Don was a successful business owner and held many school records in basketball and track & field. He is known for his kindness, his love for sports and his desire to live life to the fullest, which led him getting his last spanking at the age of 21 years old. Before the age of 45, he loved hosting parties for family and friends, which were some of his favorite stories to tell. Then at the age of 45, his life changed by having a daughter. From then he committed his life to being the ''cool'' dad that he always said he would be. Jerry impacted the lives of many and his legacy will never be forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Geneva (Edwards) Childers; his brother, Charles Larry McDowell and his nephew, Ethan ''Blade'' Pelts.

Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his long-time love, who he shared many memories with over the last 40 years, Tammy Smith; his daughter, Samantha Childers; brother, Tony (Francine) Childers; sister-in-law, Sara McDowell; aunt, Fran Carter; nephews and nieces, Jay (Michelle) McDowell, Bobby Childers, Traci (Stacy) Noblett, Julie (Jeff) Lane, Charles Williams; his extended family, Johnnie and Bertha Smith, Kenny and Robin Talley, Dustin Duff, Cord Pelts and Daniela Salazar; along with numerous friends he considered family; plus many great nephews and nieces; caregiver, Jamie Perry; his friends, Toni Killough Gully, Bertie Golden and Iris D'Andrea and a bonus daughter, Madison Stutzman and many extended family members.

A special thank you to Gentiva Hospice Nurses Kelly and Chris and Brenda Lax, his massage therapist.

Visitation will be 5:00 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024 also at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following in the Stillwell Cemetery.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com