Carl Edward Childers

Carl Edward "Speedy" Childers, 80, of 31 Lois Lane, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at his home. Born in Marion, SC, he was the son of the late Alma M. Childers and Credie Sivedge Childers. Speedy was an independent electrician until his retirement and was a member of Shade Tree Revival Baptist Church. He loved to ride his Harley and sip his Peppermint Schnapps. Surviving are his children, Teresa Louise Childers, Carl Edward Childers, Jr., Helen Bentley, Jerry Grey, Dwayne Childers, Jessica Brown, all of Waterloo, Donnie Childers and Christy Welch (David), both of Gastonia, NC; a brother, Charles Childers of Gastonia, NC; and ten grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Lothridge officiating. The family will receive friends at Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, 1025 South Main St, Greenwood, SC on Saturday from 1 to 2 pm and again, Monday from 2-4 pm at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, Gastonia. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Laurens County, PO BOX 178 Clinton, SC 29325. The family is at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harleyfuneralhome.com.