Charlie Waco Childers

Charlie Waco Childers went to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 87 on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born April 30, 1937 in the Pine Creek Community of Jackson County North Carolina. He was one of twelve children born to the late Van and Ernie Stewart Childers.

Charlie was married to Christine Coggins Childers for 66 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and digging ginseng during his earlier years. His other joys were singing with The Revelations and other gospel groups. Charlie served as a deacon at Fall Cliff Baptist Church for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sons, three grandsons, seven brothers and three sisters.

Charlie is survived by his loving wife Christine; son, Ron (Holly) Childers; brother, Clell (Nelean) Childers; sister-in-law, Nora Childers; grandchildren, Lori Childers, Crissi (Taylor) Harrison, Zeb Childers; great grandchildren, Waylon Bennett and Ronnie Harrison; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Fall Cliff Baptist Church, 3157-3159 Cullowhee Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Fall Cliff Cemetery Fund in care of Larry McFalls, 87 Rock Quarry Road, Sylva, NC 28779 or Pine Creek Cemetery Fund in care of Joyce Tucker, 4338 Pine Creek Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723.