Michael J. Childs Jr., 37, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at h is home in North Newton. He was born April 4, 1975 in Hillsboro, son of Michael Jay and Loretta Dee Smith Childs Sr. He graduated from Marion High School and se rved in the U.S. Army 7th Calvary Division for a total of 6 years.
He was liked by all and admired by many. He had good ethics in both his personal and business life. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, an avid hunter, expert Marksman and talented guitar player.
Michael worked at AGCO Corporation for 15 years. He was currently a Design Engineer in the Research and Development Department.
Survivors: wife, Amber Sadowsky Childs whom he married in Newton; his mother, Loretta Childs of Marion; mother-in-law, Peggy Schilling, Newton; stepson, Brody Scott; step-daughters Brittany Jaso and Briley Scott, all of Newton; brothers, Roger Dale Hudlin of Osage City and Jason Russell Hudlin of Council Grove.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Misty Childs and his father, Michael Jay Chiles Sr.
Memorial services will be announced at a later time.