Maynard Grady Childress

Maynard Grady Childress of South Boston, VA passed away March 13, 2018.  He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 13, 1948 and was 71 years of age. He was the son of the late Sam T. Childress and the late Grace Coates Childress. He was married to Diane Bowen Childress who survives.   He was a member of Ellis Creek Baptist Church, American Legion Post 8 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.   Maynard Grady Childress is survived by: His Wife Diane Bowen Childress One Son Steve Childress of South Boston One Granddaughter Kayla Childress of Long Island One Grandson Stevey Raye Childress of Virgilina One Sister Brenda Franklin of South Boston Host of Nieces and Nephews   ***Preceded in death by*** Two Brothers Wesley and Winford Childress   Private burial will be held Friday, March 16, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Ellis Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.   The family will receive friends Thursday, March 15 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home.   For memorials please consider Sentara Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.