Walter Craig Childers

Walter Craig Childers, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. 

 He was born on July 23, 1952, to the late Walter Columbus Childers Jr. and Nancy Huitt Childers. 

He was a graduate of Taylorsville High School. Craig spent his life rooted in the land he loved.  From an early age, he found joy and purpose in farming – raising livestock and watching each season’s work bloom into harvest.  In his early years, he worked for FCX, then later at Walmart.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: one sister, Cynthia Warren; his wife and the mother of his children, Brenda Childers. 

Loved ones left to cherish his memory include: his daughter, Amanda Childers of Taylorsville; his son, Curtis Childers, and fiancé, Whitney Harrington of Taylorsville; a special grandson, Cole Childers, of Taylorsville; grandchildren, Chloe, Emery, Adley, and Gabe all of Taylorsville; a godson, Matthew Marin and family of Conover; a brother Jerry Childers and wife, Patti, of Clemmons; a special brother-in-law, Owen Icenhour, and companion, Libby Call; a brother-in-law, Gary Warren; and a number of nieces and nephews, including a special  niece, Sandra Warren, who was always there when needed.

The family will conduct a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Oscar Shepherd will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to: St. John’s Lutheran Church, PO Box 82, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Walter Craig Childers.

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