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.
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33 Condolence(s)
Jerry Don Wood
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
I owe so much to this man. Not only for my name, but at age thirteen because of Big Jerry Don I knew how to drive a semi. We washed all the Childers bros. Trucking rigs on Saturdays. That man was my idol. Because of Jerry Don and Tony, I knew how to operate anything with wheels or tracks. And have the privilege of running with big cat, he taught me how to weld and a few other things in life. Big Cat and Slim will live forever in my memories. R. I. P Jerry Don and Big Cat. Neither of you will ever know how much of an impact you made on my life. Thank you
Rebecca Butler
Monday, November 4, 2024
Prayers for peace! RIP Jerry Don!
Anita and Lawrence Mooney
Monday, November 4, 2024
We are sorry to hear bout Jerry Don, our prayers are with you.. God bless you..
Cynthia McIlroy Williams
Monday, November 4, 2024
RIP my friend
Donna Kay Childers Jackson
Monday, November 4, 2024
So sorry to hear this about Jerry Don. He was really one of a kind and a great cousin.
George Mason
Monday, November 4, 2024
Jerry Don was one of those guys with incredible talent in sports, especially basketball and track & field. His senior year, if I remember correctly, he not only won the State meet in the High Jump with a personal best, the following week he also won the Meet of Champions with another personal best. He was fun to be around. My prayers go out to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Cheryl Flurry
Monday, November 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. Jerry Don.
Janet
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Am thinking of you all.
Susan Patterson
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Thinking of all family & friends. Jerry Don will be missed by many.
James childers
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Martha Marvel Amoudeh
Sunday, November 3, 2024
My sympathy and prayers for the family and friends of Jerry Don at this very difficult time.
Terry Looper
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Jerry Don was a dear friend. We had great times together in high school and conversations when he went to UCA.
He will be missed and there will always be the story and memory of the Biloxi senior trip. Rest in peace old friend I will miss you.
SueLaster
Saturday, November 2, 2024
My mother worked with his mom at hurie school I ate many meals at lazy earls It used to by the go ty place in Clarksville remember Jerry Don when he played ball at Clarksville . Much sympathy to his family His mom was one of hardest working woman I knew fantastic cook and artist j Jerry definitely enjoyed life
Wesley and shelli farris
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Roy Perry
Saturday, November 2, 2024
I have great memories of Jerry Don, prayers to the family.
Leon and Nancy Kern
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Love and hugs to all who loved this special guy.
Karen Johnson
Saturday, November 2, 2024
My prayers are with the Childers family and all of his classmates especially who he always made laugh and smile at class reunions.
Karen Johnson
Saturday, November 2, 2024
My prayers are with the Childers family and all of his classmates especially who he always made laugh and smile at class reunions.
Nora Hampton Sams
Friday, November 1, 2024
Tammy and the rest of Jerry Don's family I am so sorry to hear this!! Always had a smile on his face - I hadn't seen him since high school and I ran into him while in
Clarksville about 10 years ago. We talked for quite a while and the years disappeared. I know he had not been in good health but he is in perfect health now. RIP JD!! Prayers for his family.
Gary Smedley
Friday, November 1, 2024
My heart goes out to Jerry Don’s family. I met Jerry Don in Sunday School back in the 60s. We were classmates in high school. And our parents were very good friends. Jerry Don was a great athlete and a great friend. He will be missed.
Gary Smedley
Friday, November 1, 2024
My heart goes out to Jerry Don’s family. I met Jerry Don in Sunday School back in the 60s. We were classmates in high school. And our parents were very good friends. Jerry Don was a great athlete and a great friend. He will be missed.
KP Heidelberg
Friday, November 1, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear this. Jerry Don was a great friend and great athlete. I will cherish the memories when my brother and I would stop by his home . Those were great times.
Melvyn Dain Childers
Friday, November 1, 2024
Jan Storment
Friday, November 1, 2024
I am so sorry.
Deana Self Selby
Friday, November 1, 2024
Prayers for Family & Friends.
Bliss West Baxley
Friday, November 1, 2024
I knew Jerry Don in high school. I'm so sorry for his loss.
Gerald Gilbert
Friday, November 1, 2024
Really hate seeing this, Jerry was a friend for many years, he was such a pleasure to watch compete, praying for comfort for the family
Diana Farris Howell
Friday, November 1, 2024
My Deepest Condolences to all the Family, friends & loved ones. Jerry Don was always kind. My Mother & His Mother were best friends until my Mother passed. Loved the Childers Family. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time & the days ahead. Memories are a Precious thing to cherish & those will be forever for you cherish.
Terri and Rickey George
Friday, November 1, 2024
Tammy and Sam and the family - my heart is so sad for you all. Jerry Don was a special man and loved by many - just as he loved so many. My prayers are with you all. Sending you many prayers and blessings and all my love.
Charlie Hilton
Friday, November 1, 2024
I am sorry to Jerry Dons Family and to Tammy also.
Diana Farris Howell
Friday, November 1, 2024
My Deepest Condolences to all the Family, friends & loved ones. Jerry Don was always kind. My Mother & His Mother were best friends until my Mother passed. Loved the Childers Family. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time & the days ahead. Memories are a Precious thing to cherish & those will be forever for you cherish.
Terry and Portia Young
Friday, November 1, 2024
I have fond memories of Jerry Don. When I worked at Phillips 66 in the late 70s I routinely services and washed his Corvette. He was always a kind end enjoyable person to be around. He lived a great life.
Robbi Teague Miller
Friday, November 1, 2024
Jerry Don will be missed. He was my classmate and great friend. Prayers for the family. God bless!!!