Gerald Childs

gerald childs

June 5, 1961 ~ November 3, 2024

Born in: Milwaukee, WI
Resided in: Milwaukee, WI

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Born to eternal life on November 3, 2024 at the age of 63 years. Combined Services, Saturday, November 16, 2024; Visitation: 10-11 AM and Funeral 11 AM at Tabernacle community Baptist Church located 2500 W. Medford Avenue.

Interment: Wisconsin Memorial Park

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Visitation: November 16, 2024 10:00 am

Tabernacle Community Baptist Church
2500 W. Medford Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53206
Milwaukee , WI 53206
414562-1129

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Celebration of Life: November 16, 2024 11:00 am

Tabernacle Community Baptist Church
2500 W. Medford Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53206
Milwaukee , WI 53206
414562-1129

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  1. I very much enjoyed reading the guestbook learning about his life. I took two accounting courses with Professor Gerald Childs in the past. I enjoyed having him as my accounting professor. He was instrumental in helping me believe my abilities to do well in accounting. I used to tell him that it felt like learning a new language! My interpreters loved interpreting his classes. I do think of him often when I reminisce back to his lectures. He was a good man and grateful for his time at WCTC. My deepest condolences to his family. 🤟🏼🕊️

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  3. My prayers are with the Childs family. Gerald and I were classmates. He was always straight up and consistent. He’ll be missed by many. To the family, may God keep you uplifted at this time of grieving. 🙏🏿

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  4. My prayers are with the family. Gerald was a gentle-spirited person that I remember while attending Milwaukee Tech. He is now at peace with the Lord.

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  6. Mr. Child’s- you were an amazing professor. Thank you for everything! You will be greatly missed- but always remembered. Rest well! Please give my grandparents pastor Walter and Fannie a hug for me.💜💜

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  8. From across the miles, I humbly light this candle for Gerald, my cousin and the man that he became. He was always there for the Childs family and so many others. A comforting spirit to so many! It is with saddened hearts that we say goodbye to Gerald in this life. The memory of the righteous is a blessing, Proverbs 10:7
    Linda

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  9. To Michelle, G , and Michah,

    Our sincere condolences on the passing of Gerald. He fought the battle with all you at his side.
    May God Bless Him as he begins his Eternal Life.
    Gerald always had a warm greeting whenever we were together. Such wonderful memories of our families sitting together and watching the boys at Pilgrim Park and Brookfield East. Whether it was watching football or basketball we were together in the stands, cheering our boys on. Pizza parties, working as volunteers, our families will always remember those as great times.
    Best friends for life!
    May He rest in peace.
    May God Grant your family peace, love and hope during your time of grief.
    Sending hugs from across the miles…

    All Our Love,
    Mark and Dorothy Wisniewski and family

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  10. To family and friends,

    Gerald’s sincerity and kindness were always associated with any interaction I had with him. With every conversation I had with Gerald, there was always laughter that came from his great sense of humor. He was a supportive WCTEA union member while at WCTC and the students were fortunate to be touched by his patience and skill of teaching. Thank you Gerald for deciding to be the person we had a chance to know. You will be missed.

    Sincerely,
    Dan Krier and the WCTEA

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  11. Dear Childs’ Family,
    I am so very heartbroken to hear about Gerald. I had the honor and joy of working with Gerald and calling him my friend at WCTC. Whenever we would meet in the hallways or at union meetings, he always had a warm smile, hug and encouraging word to share. We loved talking about culture, politics, and the happenings at the college.

    He was an inspiration not only to me but to his students. He also gave me wonderful advice on being a parent. “Sofia…I always had my kids finish 1 page of math during summer break to keep their skills up before they went outside.”

    He has had an impact on so many lives. You, as his family, are living, breathing pieces of his beautiful legacy.

    I am praying for you all and thinking of you all.

    Respectfully,

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  12. A Good Person often comes from a Good Name. A Good Name often comes from a Good Family. …
    All Good Always comes from God.

    Those who Believe know…
    Thy Mercy and Will has been done.

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  16. Gerald,
    You have had such an impact on your family. We will truly miss you. God has one of His warriors back with Him in glory. You live on here in all of us. Family, may Jesus give you peace and comfort during this time of transition.

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  17. Our heartfelt condolences to Michelle, Gerald, Michah and the entire Childs Family. Gerald was like a brother to me. I was devastated to hear that he had passed. He has helped me in so many ways, especially with technology and different aspects on the media ministry, to say the least. I was excited and eager to learn. He was always so cool and calm while I was sweating lol. He was such an intelligent man who didn’t mind sharing his talents to help others. He truly loved the Lord. our church and members and we all LOVED him. There’s a void in my heart that cannot be replaced. I could write forever about my brother/friend. Glenda and I will miss you immensely. Continued prayers for the Childs family. We Love You All!

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  18. My sincere condolences
    To Gerald my colleague, cousin & friend I don’t know how I would’ve made it to school during the bus strike in 79. Gerald drove me to school everyday. I’ll never forget that. Peace & blessings

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  19. From Yvette Fields & Jalanai,
    We are very sadden of this loss. Our hearts & prayers is with the entire Childs and Tabernacle family. Gerald was my big brother, my mother’s lil brother, and superman to Jalanai. He was always there for us. Always. We love you all.

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  20. My sincere condolences to Michelle, G and Michal and the entire Childs family. Gerald has stood by me for over 35 years. He made it well known I was his friend. Gerald Tutorial my kids, got me to go back to school, accounting of course,(training me was a challenge, he stated i make moves to fast and to slow down laughing as he said that) Gerald showed up for
    every event I put on, Of course usually later but for him on time. I worked for years with Gerald on the Trustee Board.. Gerald you will always inspire me. The laughter, communication and joy I will cherish forever. The life you lived is your legacy.
    Well done my great friend, well done .

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  21. The Johnson Family:

    Our families were close. With siblings from both being around the same age. Gerald was my contemporary and we probably knew each other our entire lives. Born months apart and attending Tabernacle from our earliest ages. We also walked down the hill on 10th Street every day, mostly together from grade 1-6. Gerald and I both attended Milwaukee Tech at the same time. Interestingly, we both became accountants, which is probably pretty rare for two boys from the 53206! In all those years of knowing Gerald, I’ve never heard an ill word mentioned about him, nor ever encountered a situation where he was not a good person. He’ll be missed, but he truly was a blessing to this world? May the family take comfort in their faith and knowing the contributions Gerald made to making this a better world!

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  24. When I married into the family 28 yrs ago Gerald was the best man to my husband and his love and encouragement of us in the years since will forever be etched on my heart. Michelle, G and Michah…I love you and thank you for caring for Gerald when he needed you most.

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  25. Our condolences to Michelle and family. Rejoice in Lord he will take care of everyone.
    We pray your strength in Lord and walk in his light, he will never leave you alone.

    Much Love, Cassandra Owens, Mala Scott, Tammie Wesley and Delmaria (Besty) Grant

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  28. Gerald and I loved to talk football, both when his boys played for Tosa, and then 2 U-W colleges. He would beam with pride when he talked about them. Great family man and person, may he rest in peace.🙏🏻

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  29. To child’s family Dr.Donna & pastor Martin child’s.Michelle & children condolences to you all our prayers are with you. “He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.”
    ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭147‬:‭3‬ ‭KJV‬‬
    God bless Min.Doug & Mary Smith
    NTC of Milwaukee

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  31. Sincere condolences to the family. We went to Tech together. A gentle spirit that was a calming presence to those who knew him. He touched many lives.
    Dr. K
    North Carolina

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  32. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gerald Childs. As a fellow Tech alumni, you will be truly missed by all who knew you and although gone too soon, you made your mark on so many people. Rest in peace and know that your loved ones and friends will keep your memory alive!

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  33. Gerald was a wonderful colleague to work with. He greeted everyone with a smile, as sincere in asking how you were doing, and was earnest in his commitment to helping students reach their goals. He will be greatly missed at WCTC.

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  34. My deepest and sincere condolences to the wife, sons and siblings of Gerald Childs. Gerald was not only my church member but my dear friend. We always laughed and joked with one another. He was my Gemini Twin buddy. I am still in disbelief. I will miss our hugs, talks and laughs. His spirit will forever be with us and his TCBC Family. See you in the sweet by and by my friend. Take your rest we all love you, but God loved you best.

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  35. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Gerald was a wonderful man and colleague. We really miss him at WCTC and in the School of Business. We will forever hold his memory in our hearts.

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  36. Grace and Peace to the wife and sons of Gerald and his extended family and friends.

    I’ve been blessed by Gerald over the years as we met attending Milwaukee Tech HS. May his calm nature, brilliance, and discerning spirit continue to warm our hearts and inspire us to continually learn and grow and most importantly keep the faith.

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