January 30, 1956 - January 8, 2025
Michael "Mike" Joseph Childress, 68, of Latonia, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was a member of Latonia Baptist Church in Latonia, KY. Mike was a 1974 graduate of Covington Holmes High School and went on to receive his associate's degree from Northern Kentucky University. He was a Masonic Lodge member and a retired forklift operator with Cummins Filtration. Mike enjoyed reading and loved the children in his family more than anything. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe and Jane Childress. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 28 years: Shirley Childress; step-sons: Scott Kinnett and Eric Kinnett; siblings: Tim Childress, Lisa Fancher and Randy (Liz) Childress; grandchildren: Corey (Bree) Kinnett, Katelynn (Ben) Kinnett, Kayla Kinnett and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Gathering will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon) at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Memorials are suggested to Latonia Baptist Church (in memory of: Jane Lee Childress), 3800 Church Street, Covington, KY 41015. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com