Gerald "Jerry" L. Childers
November 8, 1950 ~ March 17, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” L. Childers
72, of Greenwood, passed away at home on March 17, 2023. Jerry was born to the late Raymond & Adella Childers on November 8, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jerry retired from Eli Lilly where he specialized in Pharmaceutical Returns. Jerry loved his grandkids and going to their sporting events. He loved being on the water and traveling with his wife and spent many winters as a “snowbird” in Mexico. Jerry stayed busy doing projects around the house and was a true fan of Indiana University and Butler sports.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Barbara (Rae) Childers, children; Shane Wiley, Stacie (Kevin Lennis) Childers and Todd Wiley, grandchildren; Zach (Yesenia) Gill, Ashleigh (Josh) Gibson, Alysha Copeland, Bryce Gill, Allie Wiley, Sophia Wiley, Jack Wiley and Samuel Wiley, great-grandchildren; Brooklyn & Ryleigh and siblings; Betty “Sis” Carpenter, Rosemary “Toogie” Blacker, Sonny (Mary Kay) Childers, Bill (Jeanne) Childers, Pat (Marvin) Hoover and Mike Childers, along with sister-in-law; Kristy Childers.
Jerry is preceded in death by his brother, Joe Childers.
Visitation will be held at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 pm. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood.
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Jerry was a delight and fun to be around. I know my cousin Bobbie loves him dearly. I will miss him. RIP Jerry
So sorry to see this Bobbie. We are in Florida but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Bobbie
So sorry to hear these news. Jerry was a delight, just like you. Hope you remember us,
Jim & Mary, the Padre Island couple. Rest in PEACE Jerry
Sending our condolences to all the Childers . George Nelis and I have been reminiscing about Jerry , George had a lot of fun growing up with Jerry and all your family , working on cars and hanging with your father . Your Mother was everyone’s mother , Jerry was a very respected friend my Prayers are with the Entire Family . Theresa Durrett and George Nelis living in Florida or we would be there
Sorry to the Childers family and friends on the loss of Jerry. We can remember him as being a really nice guy. Prayers your way.
Steve, Megan, Alcey, and Audre has purchased Blooming Sympathy Garden for Gerald Childers
Bobbie, so sorry to hear this. I know you will miss him terribly. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beverly and Norb Osborn