Thomas Childs

Thomas Douglas Childs was born on July 4th, 1949 to Floyd and Garnett Childs on the family farm. Tom passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City on Saturday, July 1st, 2020.

He attended high school in North Tama. After graduation, Tom attended Hawkeye Community College for two years. Tom grew up and worked on the family farm as well as helping Elmer Axler bale hay and haul seed corn. He assisted in building the nursing home in Traer, Iowa. Tom then helped his brother, Richard with custom work, plowing, planting, and harvesting. Tom ran the COOK corn seller and the two grain trucks.

Tom is survived by a sister, Sandra Childs of Peoria, Illinois. The family farm operated by nephews, Jason and Justin Childs of Traer, Iowa. Also surviving are many other nieces and nephews.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John and Richard, a sister Gloria, and a half-sister, Donna.

Per Tom’s request, memorial services will be held at a later date.

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