Obituary of John Robert Childers

Services for John Robert "Chilly" Childers will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Additional services will be scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery in the future. Chilly was born in Shreveport July 7, 1934, and passed away July 1, 2015. He graduated from Byrd High School 1952, received his under graduate degree from LSU in 1957, and his MBA from USC in 1974. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force for 20 years, retiring from active service in 1978. He was a decorated F-4 combat pilot flying 203 combat missions over Vietnam. He then enjoyed a successful career as an electrical engineer working for several large international corporations. Chilly was active in many social and civic organizations. He was a member of the Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellow, volunteered at the VA Hospital, and a Caddo Sherriff Auxiliary Deputy. He was a life long member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where he participated in their flower delivery group, was an usher and on the Vestry. He donated his time and financial support to many civic and charitable organizations. Chilly is survived by four children, Lisa Easterly, Jill DiPerna, John Childers, Jr. and Stefanie Childers, as well as six grandchildren and his beloved dog, CeCe. He is also survived by his brother Dr. David O. Childers and wife Dottie, and friend and neighbor Ed Tooley, as well as many friends and family. The family suggests memorial contributions to Cancer and Alzheimer's research and St. Paul's Episcopal Church.