Otis Lee Childs Iii

Otis Lee Childs III died on Monday, October 10, 2011 in Thomasville, GA. Born on January 24, 1955 in Decatur, GA, he was the son of the late Otis and Eloise Childs. He grew up in Decatur graduating from Decatur High School and then went on to graduate from the University of Georgia. He was an amazing dad to his three children and son-in-law, Paul and Emily Brinkley, Betsy Childs, and Clay Childs. He was also survived by his devoted sisters, Julie Childs and Melinda Childs. Lee loved watching and cheering on all sports, especially the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and any team that one of his children were a part of. Lee never met a stranger; he touched the lives of many people with his big heart and warm personality. He was a faithful man and saw life with the glass half-full. He will be missed by the countless friends and family that were blessed to know him. Friends and family are invited to attend either memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 14 at Decatur First United Methodist Church or on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Thomasville First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Georgia Chapter 3525 Piedmont Road, NE Building 6, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305

Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033