Daniel Lee CHILDS

August 9, 1952 - October 2, 2019

Daniel Lee “Danny” Childs of Wright City, MO passed away on October 2nd, 2019. Danny was a graduate of Francis Howell High School in 1970, where he then joined the United States Marine Corps and served as an Embassy Guard during the Vietnam War. After separating from the USMC, Danny went to work in the communications industry, where he climbed and repaired cellular telephone towers for a living. He retired from Verizon, and spent his final years enjoying his property in Wright City, MO. He will be remembered as a family member that was always good for a laugh, and always had a good story to share from the road. Danny was preceded in death by his parents Glen Roger and Alice Lee Childs, and Brothers Patrick and Donald “Skeeter” Childs. He is survived by his brothers Michael Childs, Ronald (Karen) Childs, and sisters Vicki (Doug) Medsker and Cindi (Gary) Noack. Danny is also survived by Nephews and Nieces Angie, Jennifer, Jimmy, Jill, Shelli, Rebecca, Kristin, Jared, Sherri, and Gary, as well as 22 Grandnieces and Grandnephews. Per Danny’s request, there will be no funeral service, and his ashes will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a donation be made to The Wounded Warrior Project in his name.