EMERY - Richard J. Childs, 51, our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2003, at his home in Emery after a short battle with cancer.
He was born March 12, 1952 in Price to Max and Renee Childs of Huntington. He married Denise Addley of Emery Feb. 23, 1974 in Emery. Together, they had three children, Justin Childs of Emery, Steven and Katie Childs of Helper, and Mindy and Zac Crawford of Ferron; one grandchild, Gage Crawford; and a precious granddaughter on the way.
Richard was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He loved fishing, camping, riding four wheelers, working with his friends at Nielson Construction and being with his family, which he loved dearly.
He also served 25 years with the Emery County search and rescue and about 10 years as a volunteer fire chief in the Emery Fire Department.
He is also survived by two brothers, Garth and Alyce Childs of Huntington; David and Kim Childs of Tacoma, Wash. He was preceded in death by parents; infant sister; and in-laws, Rex and Barbara Addley.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 31, 1 p.m., at the Emery LDS Ward Chapel. A viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to funeral. A viewing will be Wednesday, July 30, 6 to 8 p.m., at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale. Burial, Emery City Cemetery.
