Jerry A. Childers

Jerry A. Childers Jerry Arnold Childers passed away on December 13, 2024 at the age of 73. Jerry was known to many by his infectious smile and big laugh. Jerry proudly served in the Navy and the Army. He completed two tours in Vietnam. In the Navy, he served on the USS Schofield DEG-3. His time in the Army was spent as a Crew Chief flying Huey Helicopters. Huey helicopters were something he loved beyond his service in the military. He talked about them all the time and was able to share that love with his daughter at a special event at the National Veterans Memorial in Perryville. Jerry married the love of his life, Shirley Childers, on March 19, 1988. They enjoyed dancing, camping, traveling, and you could always find them at the local coffee shop visiting with friends. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Childers; his parents, Edward and Joy Childers; five brothers, and three sisters. Loving survivors include his three children, Lisa (Brian) Burger; Charlie (Kim) Hinkle; Douglas (Janie) Hinkle; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other loved ones. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 9:30 until 11:00 AM at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow with full military services at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com