William Ray Chiless

August 11, 2011 William Ray Childress of Broken Arrow, 70, entered eternal life February 14, 2010. He was born May 19, 1939 in Bragg City, MO to Fielden and Lois (Peacock) Childress. He had 2 brothers: Jerry and Ronald Childress of Broken Arrow; 1 sister Bonnie (Childress)
Williams of Porter. Bill married Virginia Ann in March 1957. He had 3 sons: Brent Childress of Nixa, MO, Kent Childress of Bethlehem, GA and Chris Childress of Broken Arrow. Bill leaves behind 3 grandchildren: Taylor Childress of Memphis, TN, Clarissa Childress of Springfield, MO and Austin Childress of Ozark, MO; and Lora DeWitt Childress. Bill was a well known home builder and land developer in the 70's and 80's. He was the owner of Plum's Restaurant in Broken Arrow. He lived in Broken Arrow from 1957 until his death. Memorial service: 10:30AM Wednesday, February 17 at Broken Arrow Church of Christ with Scott Keele officiating. Kennedy-Amis-Kennard Funeral Service, 918.251.5331.