Buddy Reaford Childress, age 86, departed this life on Jan 16, 2023. Bud was born in Grundy, Virginia to the late Earl and Ethel Childress. He graduated from Grundy High School 1955; NNSDDC Apprentice School 1960; William & Mary 1964 and 1976; and Hampton Institute 1974.

He held multiple degrees including Master of Arts and an Advanced Graduate Study in Education. He retired from NN Public Schools after decades of teaching. "Big Bud" spent his retirement years spoiling his seven grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy; his children, Chuck (Suelyn), Matt (Emily), Becket Beal (Steve), Charley Chapman (Kathy); his grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Austin, Logan, Madison, Ben, and Danielle; and a brother and sister, Bill Childress and Brenda Lambert. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Bustamonte and Debbie Paul.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, Jan 22, 2023, at First Church Ministries, 410 Flannery O'Connor Street, Newport News, VA 23606. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice.