Birth date: Jan 29, 1932 Death date: Oct 24, 2016
Richard Harvey Childress, 84, died peacefully at his home in Haile Plantation, Monday, October 24, 2016. He was born January 29, 1932 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Marjorie Orene Childress (Harbaugh) and Robert Kenneth Ch Read Obituary
Rick was like a father figure, an intelligent lawyer on MANY subjects, and both a golfing and coffee buddy to me, even though I am only 10 years younger. We joked about my Canadian (and Scottish) roots on many issues, talking about socialism vs the core principles of our now US homeland.
I loved, at the twice weekly coffee sessions at the Bistro, when he would raise his hand and in a simple voice say "too many conversations all at the same time", or "can I get a word in somewhere".
Rick was a stubborn golfer; "I will walk over that bridge on 10, and I will not put a ball retriever on the end of my putter until the Pros do". He was also a caustic wit at times, and I respected him very much for his somewhat British humo"u"r!
The most I will never forget Rick for was his appreciation of my wife Maura: "How did she get so unfortunate to marry down to you. She is such a lovely lady!" He was a good comrade.
Rick, please enjoy your eternal life with God, and say a good word for all of us still on Earth. You might need you to litigate for us.
Sincerely,
Allan (and Maura) Chrystal
