William "Bill" Harry Childers

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA William "Bill" Harry Childers

William "Bill" Harry Childers, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 2, 2024 at Summit Place Kings Mountain.   He was born April 5, 1936 in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late W. A. Childers and Helen Skinner Childers and was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Lee Childers and siblings, James Childers and Ann Moss. Bill was a former longtime member of Temple Baptist Church where he served as choir director and a current member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain where he was a choir member. He was lifetime owner/operator of his family business, Childers Heating and Cooling until his retirement in 2004. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing with the Church softball team. Bill was a history buff and enjoyed learning everything he could about the history of Kings Mountain. He loved his community and was proud of his place in Kings Mountain. He also enjoyed singing, working in his yard, and gardening. Bill and his wife, Jeanette were avid travelers. They enjoyed spending time in Myrtle Beach, Blowing Rock and Boone. They loved international travel having visited Germany, France, the Bahamas, St. Martin, Martinique, Aruba and Barbados. Bill was an important part of his family and his community and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 67 years: Jeanette Cook Childers, Kings Mountain NC Daughter: Cindy Mixter and husband Mark Andrew Mixter, Wendell, NC Sisters: Mary Hambright and Helen "Snooky" McAbee Grandchildren: Ryan Mixter and wife Martha, Wendell, NC Great Grandchildren: Fox Mixter and Lincoln Mixter

FUNERAL SERVICE:  First Baptist Church, Thursday, November 7, 2024 2:00 P.M.  Reverend Dr. John Sloan, officiating.

VISITATION: 1:00 - 1:50 P.M. Prior to the service in the Stained Glass Room at First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT:  Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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