CHILDS, Gillespie, Sr.


The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 02/17/2004 Gillespie Childs, Sr., 69, died Feb. 6, 2004 in Phoenix. Gillespie was born March 23, 1934 and lived in Carrizo. He served as a marine in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Carmelita Childs; daughter, Gina Childs; sons, Christopher Childs, Sr., Gillespie Childs, Jr. and Giles Child; daughters-in-law, Laynette, Regina and Victoria Sue; brother, William Childs; 15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one nephew; and four nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Assembly of God Church in Carrizo with Brother Frawley officiating. Silver Creek Chapel Mortuary of Whiteriver handled arrangements.