Jackie D. Childers

Video Tribute Jackie D. Childers, 65, of Hopewell died at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1939 in Ft. Myers, Florida, a son of the late Alfred & Bessie Burkett Childers. He was a 21 year Veteran of the U.S. Army and had served in Vietnam. Jackie loved to bowl in the Sr. Bowling League at Sunrise Bowl, was a 10 year Foster Parent in Muskingum Co., member of the D.A.V. and American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Penny E. Crawford Childers, whom he married March 14, 1974, five sons, Jackie ( Shirley) Childers, Jr. Of New York, Morris A. Lewis of Alabama, Cody Childers, Kaleb Childers and Scott Childers all of the home, five daughters, Penny (Bradley) Harris of Newark, Dorothy( Chris) Paynter, of Zanesville , Robin (Ryan) White of New Concord, Grace Childers and Mary Childers both of the home, a brother, Johnnie Childers of Florida. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alford Childers. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005 with Rev. Tim Patton officiating. Burial will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park. VFW George Selsam Post 1058 will hold full military rites at the grave.