Jimmy Childers, age 57, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly, Friday morning, June 16, 2023. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Diana Summerford; daughter, Chelsey (Faith); sister, Stacey Armstrong (Craig); brother, Bart Summerford (Greg); and nephews, Chase (Candace), Jacob (Nicole), and Jordon Armstrong. He leaves behind a special aunt, Kathy Smothers, special uncle, Larry Smothers, and biological father, Charles Childers, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his stepdad, Kenneth Summerford; and grandparents, Lillian and Gordon Smothers.

Jimmy had friends from all walks of life and would help anybody, or give away anything he had. He had the biggest heart, even though he had very little himself. He saw goodness in everyone he met.

He was richly blessed many times in his life and shared his faith and life's journey with anyone who would listen. He encouraged them not to go down the same road he had. He passed this earthly life too soon to be with Jesus in his heavenly home, finally at peace.

The family will have visitation Sunday, June 25 at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home from 1:00-2:00, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Brother John Curtain will be officiating, Messmer Goodwin directing. Pall bearers will be Chase Armstrong, Jacob Armstrong, Jordon Armstrong, Eric "Lurch" Fuller, Eric Watson, and Ray Thomas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Animal Adoption Center of Blount County (5241 Co. Rd. 1, Cleveland, AL, or Kairos Prison Ministry  P. O. Box 2039, Madison, AL 35758). Both ministries were very dear to Jimmy's heart.