Terry Dale Childers

Terry D. Childers, age 71, passed away January 18, 2020.

He was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on August 26, 1948 to the late John and Mary (Newton) Childers. Terry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1966. He joined the Navy and served during the Vietnam War. Terry then had a long and distinguished career in the United States Army. He retired after 26 years at the rank of Sergeant Major and has earned many medals and citations.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Holcomb and sister, Linda Pleake.

Terry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beverly Childers; sons, Scott Childers and Kenneth Childers (Tammy); brother, Bill Childers (Carolyn); sister, Cherlyn McHenry (Arthur); grandchildren, Angie, Keaton and Klahrisa Childers and William, Dylan, Cody, Nick and Tyler Arndt; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation is 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Open Door Baptist Church – 2701 Avenue N in Council Bluffs. Interment is in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Open Door Baptist Church.