Steve Childress Early Friday morning, May 31, 2013, God sent His angel to take our beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, Steve Childress, home to rest in peace. Steve Childress was born in Pittsylvania County, on June 12, 1965, to Willie Lee Barksdale and the late Magdalene Childress. He was educated in the Pittsylvania County public school system. Steve was gifted in working various trade skills throughout his life. He was a very friendly and outgoing person that never met a stranger. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior; and under the pastorate of the late Dr. H. G. McGhee Sr. he joined Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. He rededicated his life to Jesus Christ under the leadership of Pastor Michael K. Ferrell. He was predeceased by two brothers, Christopher and Ronnie Jerod Childress; and one sister, Sherry Petty. He leaves to cherish his memories four brothers, Sherman (Alretha) Childress of Danville, VA, Waymon Childress of Chatham, VA, Pierre Davis of Danville, VA, and Joseph Childress of Chatham, VA; three sisters, Denise Childress of Chatham, VA, Crystal Turner of Clinton, MD, and Ronda (Orlando) Johnson of Greensboro, NC; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service for Steve Childress will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, from the Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, 477 Fairview Road, Chatham, Virginia, with the Rev. Michael K. Ferrell, Pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence of Mrs. Hilda Martin, 4257 Dryfork Road, Dryfork, Virginia, at 11:45 a.m. on the day of service. Visitation for Steve Childress will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013, at the Howerton Funeral Home, 45 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia. Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803. The Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959 or (804) 834-3330. Condolences may be registered online at www.jldodsonandsons.com