Earl Edgar Childress, age 90, of Kingston, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Taylor, Michigan. Earl retired from Tidi Waste Systems as a truck mechanic in Morristown. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Marion and Minnie Childress; first wife: Sue Ella; second wife: Gladys Ruth; and infant son; Johnny Ray Childress.

Survivors include daughters: Carol (Bill) Mulvin and Barbara (Glen) Wedlick; sons: Dan (Lisa) Childress, Jack Childress, and James (Dawn) Childress; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 10 until 11 a.m. Eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Jeff Broyles officiating. Graveside and interment service will follow in the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Powell, Tennessee, after the service at approximately 1 p.m. Eastern.

Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family.