John Thomas Childs

Born on March 10, 1931 in Brundidge, Alabama
Departed in Melbourne, Florida on March 25, 2020

John Thomas Childs, 89, of Melbourne, FL was born on March 10, 1931 to Rubin and Mattie Belle in Brundidge, AL. He died on March 25, 2020 due to complications from Alzheimer’s.
John spent his childhood in Columbus GA. After graduating from high school, serving in the Air Force, he discovered his passion for engineering. The highlight of his career was working in management as an Aerospace Engineer at Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation in California. During his 29 year career at Lockheed he contributed to major national defense space systems.
John was a country boy that loved spending time with his family boating, waterskiing, and traveling across America in his motor home. He was a family man with extraordinary talents for repairing everything from cars to computers. John loves Jesus Christ and was a member of Church At Viera
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Ann Childs; daughters: Judy Howard (Jim), Kathryn Homer (Robert), and Carolyn Hazen (Glenn), grandchildren: Melissa Franklin, Travis Gammon, Paul Gammon, Kate Homer, Nathan Homer, Lenny Costa III, Lane Costa, Luke Costa, and 7 great children. His son, John T. Childs, Jr. and siblings: Carol Amenta, Evelyn Flora and Bill Childs preceded him in death.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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