CLYDE CHILDS

November 22, 1933 – December 20, 2012 

ANDERSON, SC - Clyde Billy Childs, age 79, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at his residence.

Born in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Chin Childs and the late Stella Turner Hughes.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  He had worked for Owens Corning Fiberglas in Anderson for nearly 10 years before moving to California.  While in California he worked for McDonald Douglas Aviation Corporation. After returning to Anderson he worked for BASF Corporation, where he retired after 15 years of service.  He was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church and had formerly been a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Clara Gosnell Childs; his children, Ben Childs (Ann) of Denver, CO, Debbie O’Connell (Jim) of Fairmont, WV, Phyllis Rion (Robert) of Pickens, SC and Cheri Wharton (William)of Anderson, SC; ten grandchildren, Mont, Christopher, Crystal, Toni, Jessie, Steven, Audra, Preston, Vanessa, Eric; and 14 great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Harold Childs. 

The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Whisnant and Reverend Sam Duncan officiating.  The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com