Rev. Larry Franklin Childress

Larry F. Childress, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

He was born on September 17, 1948, in Dublin, Virginia to the late Abner and Margaret (Slusher) Childress. He was raised by his late mother and stepfather, Griff O. Bishop. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Abner Childress, Jr. and James Bishop.

He was a former retail manager, substitute teacher and pastor. He loved serving Crestwood Christian Church.

Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda (Weddle) Childress; daughter, Tina (Norman) Haupt; son, Cody Childress; grandson Trey Haupt; brothers, Oden Bishop (Patricia), Michael Bishop (Donna) and Colen Bishop (Amanda); sister-in-law, Teresa Bishop; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of the celebration of his life at 12:00/Noon on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Hurstbourne Christian Church, located at 601 Nottingham Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222. Inurnment will take place at Louisville Gardens East on Highway 22. 

Memorial contributions in Larry's memory may be made to Hurstbourne Christian Church. 

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