Paul Childers

J Paul Childers April 22, 1944 - June 9, 2023 Paul relocated to North Judson from Eastern Kentucky in his early childhood, and was always proud of the Hollar, Stone Coal where he roamed the hills with his dog. Paul is the son of Mose "Jim" and Mahala (Preston) Childers , baby brother to Charles, Billy Don, James, Jackson, and Margie (Lewandowski) Childers and 1 infant sister whom have all preceded him in death. Paul was a 1962 graduate of North Judson High School where he successfully participated in basketball. After High School, Paul entered the workforce and eventually retired from Ford Motor Company with 45 years of service. May 7, 1966, he married Dorothy Rose Howard which preceded him in death in 2007. Shortly afterwards, Paul was drafted into the US Army, where he achieved the rank of Sargeant and was awarded a Bronze Star. After his military service, he and Dorothy began their family. Surviving are children Michelle, Michael (Freda), and Mark (Emily) Childers, Rick (Amy) Patrick. Paul has 12 surviving grandchildren and was preceded in death by 1 granddaughter and 1 grandson. 12 great-grandchildren survive and 1 great granddaughter preceded him in death. Paul is also survived by a host of Nieces and Nephews, Great and Great-Great. Basketball and baseball were his passion where he saw his beloved Kentucky Wildcats win numerous National Basketball championships, but none was sweeter than when his lovable losers, the Chicago Cubs captured the World Series. Upon retirement, Paul became a hobby golfer. He loved trying out different courses, but always landed back home at Chesapeake Run in North Judson. Paul was a member of the association of United Baptist Churches and an ordained minister. Paul loved to see lost souls come to Christ and live a transformed life in Jesus. On June 12, 2010, Paul was married to Peggy (Patrick) Childers. They enjoyed their life together at Bass Lake where Peggy cared for Paul through his recent extended illness until he passed away at 79 years old at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver, IN. He is survived by his spouse. Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 13, 2023 at O'Donnell Funeral Home, from 11am - 1pm. Funeral service will begin at 1pm with Keisten Childers and Mark Childers officiating. Graveside services will be held immediately following at Highland Cemetery, North Judson IN. In leau of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cheryl Lyn Welter Charitable Foundation in memory of Paul Childers.