Harry Mack Childress, 63, of Roanoke VA formerly of White Sulphur Springs, WV passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014 after a short Illness. Born August 17, 1950, in White Sulphur Springs, WV, he was a son of the late Owens and Mary Childress.

Harry graduated from the former Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV., and he also attended the police academy and became a police officer in White Sulphur Springs and also served on the rescue squad. While living in Roanoke, he was employed with Wells Fargo.

Survivors include his son, Brandon; daughter, April ; two sisters Deborah Johnson and Phyllis Davis; and two brothers, Owen Childress and Richard Childress. Harry also was a grandfather and great grandfather. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Sunday January 26, 2014 at St. James United Methodist Church in White Sulphur Springs, with burial to follow in Greenhill Cemetery.
Shanklin Funeral Home is serving the family.