Luther B. “Dinky” Childers, 71, of Chickamauga went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. He was a long time member and deacon of Temple Baptist Church.
He was employed as a carpenter of the Local 74 and was retired from the US Army Reserves.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Millie Childers; one sister, Anna Childers; two brothers, Robert Childers and Eddie Fowler.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Beverly Jones Childers; three children, April Childers, Melody (Josh) McRae and Aimee (Thomas) Duke; one sister, Alice Linn; five grandchildren, Tomy, Timy, Cadey, Addie and Keeley; several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Temple Baptist Church at 3204 Clio Ave. in Chattanooga with Dr. Terry Trivette and Dr. Jim Rushing officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the church from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.
Visit the online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.