John Michael Childers, 22

The son of Michael W. Childers and Minnie C. Smith, who survive, he is also survived by brother, Jason Dewayne Childers; grandmother, Lydia J. Tate; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Vernie Prater Smith, Gordon and Marzee Childers; and step-grandfather, William Thomas Tate.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Layne Funeral Home in Altamont with Willie Childers officiating. Burial will follow at Altamont City Cemetery.

Layne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 30, 2007