Doyce Childs, 73, of Lumberton, devoted husband and father entered into rest with our Lord in the early morning hours of December 9, 2004 after a lengthy illness.
Doyce was born in Center, Texas to Fredrick and Cassie Childs. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, F.H. Childs and Mack Childs; and sister, Dimple Ruth Yarbrough. He is survived by one sister, Mary Lee Stewart and husband Doug of Orange, Texas.
He leaves behind the legacy of his family. His loving wife Cindy of 27 years; six sons: Alan Childs and wife Regina of St. Joseph, Missouri; Dr. Fred Childs and wife Monica of Pearland; Joel Childs and wife Caren of Friendswood; Daron Childs of Vidor; Rick Boyd and wife Febra of Sour Lake; Donny Childs and wife Missy of Lumberton and one daughter, Laura Thousand of Beaumont
He was a devoted grandfather to five grandsons: Heath Childs, Grant Thousand, Bowman Thousand, Colton Boyd and Trent Childs; ten granddaughters: Cassi Harper, Brooke Kitchen, Erika Cain, Michelle Childs, Tiffany Boyd, Lindsey Boyd, Knicole Childs, Amber Childs, Zoe Boyd and Angel Childs, and five great-grandchildren: Rylee, Christian, Connor, Haydn and Kaden.
Doyce personified friendship, compassion, giving and sharing. His home was always a welcome sanctuary to all who needed a true friend. A selfless man, his life was dedicated foremost to his family. His portrait will forever hang in our hearts. He will always be remembered for his love of the written word; be it reading the Bible, writing poetry and songs or his favorite western novels
Doyce was a longtime Christian and member of The Apostolic Church of Beaumont. His personal ministry impacted innumerable lives. Even in his manner of facing death, he exemplified one of life’s greatest lessons of endurance, faith and love
Honorary pallbearers are former musician friends and co-workers at Red Ball Motor Freight.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Broussard’s, 409 Cemetery Road, Silsbee, with a graveside service to follow at 2:30 P.M. at the Powdrill Cemetery in Center, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, December 10, 2004 from 5:00P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Mortuary.
