TITLE: In memory of Robert Louie Childress of Longview.

SUMMARY: In memory of Robert Louie Childress of Longview.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Louie Childress of Longview on June 15, 2025, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, The son of Lillie Pearl Newsome and William S. Childress, Robert Childress was born in Gilmer on March 20, 1936; he grew up in the Ore City area with the companionship of seven siblings, Wallace, Donald, Billy Wayne, Priscilla, Mildred, Ruth, and Mary Frances, and he worked in his father's automotive garage as a youth; answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and served as a mechanic for two years; and WHEREAS, On October 20, 1957, Mr. Childress wed the love of his life, the former Sue Smith, and the couple went on to share a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly 68 years; he took great pride in their two children, Keith and Elaine, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his treasured family grow to include five grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. Childress moved to Longview with his wife in 1961, working as an assistant to a ceiling contractor before going on to cofound East Texas Acoustical, a ceiling and floor installation company that he successfully operated for 56 years; a man of strong faith, he was a valued member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church for three decades, and he played an instrumental role in the congregation's building projects; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed working on automobiles and motorcycles; and WHEREAS, A compassionate and caring man, Robert Childress is deeply missed, and those who held him dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Louie Childress and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Sue Childress; to his children, Keith Childress and his wife, Patty, and Elaine Childress Day and her husband, Tim; to his grandchildren, Sam, Diana, Ally, Jack, and Emme; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert Childress. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2025, by a rising vote.