ORAVILLE – Edward L. Childers, 65, of Oraville, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Edward was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on December 10, 1956, the son of Cecil L. and Christine E. (Jatho) Childers. He married Linda Sue Kilpatrick, on April 9, 2004, in Gatlinburg, TN, she preceded him in death on November 28, 2007. Edward was a mechanic and operator. He was a member of the Ainad Shrine, East St. Louis, IL, Masonic Lodge, Murphysboro, IL, and the Scottish Rites Valley of Southern Illinois, Belleville, IL.

Edward is survived by his stepsons: Derek Ellenberg of Ava, IL, Seth Ellenberg of Red Bud, IL; grandchildren, Evin and Davin Ellenberg, father-in-law, Bob Kilpatrick of Ava, IL, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Brenda Lage of Ava, IL, Randy Kilpatrick of Ava, IL, Roger Kilpatrick of Murphysboro, IL, Carl Kilpatrick of Ava, IL, Everett Kilpatrick of Ava, IL, and Beth Berry of Murphysboro, IL.

Edward was also preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Lester.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 1:00 pm, at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev. Bob Spangler officiating. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery, Vergennes. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, where friends may call on Friday from 11 am until 1 pm. Memorials may be given to Shriner Children's Hospital. To sign guestbook, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net .