Owen Childres, Jr. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Florida.
He was born on August 16, 1937 to Owen and Tressie (Fetter) Childres (deceased).
He was a graduate of Boggstown High School and served with the Indiana National Guard. He began his career with KCL Corporation, moving to Credit Thrift, then finishing his career spending 31 years with State Farm Insurance.
He married Karen L. (Heilman) Childres in 1960, who survives him. Also surviving are a son, David Childres and wife Robin of Shelbyville, and their children Jacob and Megan, and a daughter, Cynthia Baden and husband Dave of Mechanicsville, Maryland, and their children Samuel and Emily, and a sister, Wilma Doup (David) of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by a sister Dollie Higdon, and an infant sister Nancy Ann Childres.
He enjoyed 21 years of retirement, allowing him several trips to Walt Disney World. He loved playing his guitars and sharing his love of music with his grandchildren. His other passion was cars. He attended several car shows each year and enjoyed old and new cars.
A private service with family will be held at a later date.
Services entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
