Melvin Lee Childers

Melvin Childers, 88, died December 15, 2015. He is survived by stepsons Joe Robert Gordon and Donald Schwede; granddaughter Tonia Fisher; brothers Donnie and Danny; and sister Yvonne Faisst. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. December 17 at Gillett Cemetery. www.essexfuneralhome.com.