Michael Allen "E.T." Childress, 44, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at a Tyler hospital. He was born June 22, 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Charles Allen Childress and Loretta Watson Childress. Michael loved to fish.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Robert Warr and Bro. Michael Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Todd Childress, Joshua Dane Childress, Michael Brandon Childress, Charles Dakota Childress, Todd Wilburn and Rodger Wilburn.

He is survived by:

Sons:
Joshua Dane Childress of Joaquin
Michael Brandon Childress of Joaquin
Charles Dakota Childress of Joaquin

Daughters:
Amanda McCoy Shadix of Timpson
McKenzie Nicole Childress of Joaquin
Diamond Michael Childress of Campti

Parents, Charles & Loretta W. Childress of Joaquin

Brother, Todd Keith Childress of Logansport

Girlfriend, Kenna Lee Fults of Center

Nephew, Lucas Keith Childress of Logansport

Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Grandparents, R.B. & Thelma Childress
Grandparents, J.H. & Virgie Watson