Jeffery J. Childers

Jeffery J. Childers, 74, passed away peacefully at home May 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Harry and Pat (Gordon) Childers, he resided in Suffield Township, Ohio most of his life. Jeff was a U.S. Army Veteran and he retired from the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department at the rank of Lieutenant in 2007 after 35 years of service. After retirement he was involved in the Cuyahoga Falls F.O.P. Lodge #49, the Suffield Township Zoning Commission and PARTA. Jeff enjoyed road trips in his Corvette and taking pictures along the way, boating on the Portage Lakes and collecting books, model trains and spice tins. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Childers. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 44 years, Amanda; children, David (Bethany) Childers, Katie (Jim) Suffolk, Jenny Childers, Jeffery (Stacey) Childers; grandchildren, Emily, Joelle, Ava, Ivy, Ashley, Erin, Mark, Cindy, Nick, Jackie; brothers, Dave (Mary) Childers, Charlie Childers; best neighbors ever, Mike and Robin Nelson; best friend, Dave Gould; several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Newcomer, Akron Chapel, 131 N. Canton Rd. The funeral mass will take place Thursday, May 23 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 2643 Waterloo Rd., Randolph, with Father Coulter officiating. Those who wish may make memorial donations in Jeff's name to Hospice of the Western Reserve or the Cuyahoga Falls & Silver Lake Police Memorial & Honor Guard Foundation.

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