Walter Craig Childers, 73, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1952, to the late Walter Columbus Childers Jr. and Nancy Huitt Childers.

Craig was a graduate of Taylorsville High School. He spent his life rooted in the land he loved. From an early age, he found joy and purpose in farming – raising livestock and watching each season’s work bloom into harvest. In his early years, he worked for FCX and later at Walmart.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Cynthia Warren; and his wife and the mother of his children, Brenda Childers.

Loved ones left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Amanda Childers of Taylorsville; his son, Curtis Childers, and fiancée, Whitney Harrington of Taylorsville; a special grandson, Cole Childers of Taylorsville; grandchildren, Chloe, Emery, Adley, and Gabe, all of Taylorsville; a godson, Matthew Marin and family of Conover; a brother Jerry Childers and wife Patti, of Clemmons; a special brother-in-law, Owen Icenhour, and companion, Libby Call; a brother-in-law, Gary Warren; and a number of nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Sandra Warren, who was always there when needed.

The family will conduct a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Oscar Shepherd will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to: St. John’s Lutheran Church, PO Box 82, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Walter Craig Childers.