Obituaries
Gilbert C. Childs, IV, 80
April 22, 1940 - May 01, 2020
Gilbert C. Childs, IV, 80, of Manheim Twp., passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Gilbert C. Childs, III and Isabella (Sprenkle) Childs. Gilbert was the beloved husband of Linda (Wiser) Childs, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage this past September.
“Gil”, or “Duke” as he was known to some, graduated from Manheim Township High School. He worked as an Electronic Switching System technician for Verizon, from where he retired after 35 years of service. He served in the US Marine Corps Reserve for 8 years. Gilbert was a WWI and WWII history buff, and also an avid reader. He enjoyed a close relationship with his family, especially his granddaughters. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Lancaster.
Along with his wife, Linda, Gilbert is survived by his daughter Amy T. Nicholls and her husband William of Denton, MD, and his son Gilbert C. “Bert” Childs, V, of Lancaster. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Amanda Krow and Emily Krow, and a sister, Sharon Sheppard and her husband Roy of East Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Raymond C. Childs.
Due to recent health concerns and restrictions, services will be private. Gilbert’s final resting place will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA.
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Condolences to the Family
May 11, 2020
Linda, just learned of Gil’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences & will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Emmor
May 08, 2020
Linda, So sorry to here of Gil’s death. My prayers are with you and your family! Joan Asso
May 07, 2020
Linda
So sorry to hear of Duke’s passing.
Linda Krow
May 06, 2020
Good Morning Linda,
So sorry to learn of your husband’s passing. May God;s peace be with you in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Ickes
May 05, 2020
Linda, so sorry to hear that your husband passed…….please know our thoughts and prayers are you and your family.
Maryellen and Tom Herren
May 05, 2020
Amy,
So sorry for your loss. I wish I had met your father as he sounds like someone I’d love to have a conversation with. He will live on in your memory as it should be and I wish you and your family peace.
Chad Golden
May 05, 2020
Dear Linda,
I am sorry to read of Gil’s passing. He and Ray are reunited. I wish you peace. I would give you a big hug if I could. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Diane Tyson
May 04, 2020
Dear Bert and Family, I am so sorry to hear of you Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Ron and Jeanne Bailey
May 04, 2020
Dear Linda, words are not adequate to express how sad I am. I wish I could be there but I close my eyes and hug you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Barbara Schlager
May 04, 2020
Linda,
I’m sorry to learn of Gil’s death. I pray that you find comfort and peace at this time of grieving.
Peggy Breneman
May 04, 2020
Although I had never met “Duke” personally, it was in working with, and being close friends with his Dad at Hamilton Technology many years ago that I became acquainted with your family! He was very fond of you all, and one didn’t need to be around Gilbert III very long to see how proud he was of his son! My sincere condolences to the entire family!
Neil Hall
May 04, 2020
Linda,
Deepest condolences to you & your family on the death of your husband. Keeping you all in thought & prayer.
Duddy Segro-Biedenkapp
May 04, 2020
Dear Linda,
You and your family are in our prayers.
George and Claire Van Cleve
May 03, 2020
Gil trained lots of us “young punks”…. He was a stickler with us for making it perfect. I can remember him vividly. I am happy that I got to spend time with him ,w I will always remember him being very proud of his family. I am So very for your loss
Brad Richard
May 03, 2020
I am saddened By your families Loss. You are in my Prayers.
Robert Pulley
May 03, 2020
Linda Bert and Amy
sending thoughts and prayers
so sorry for your lose
love Dottie and family
