Marvin Floyd Childs, 84, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving and wise man who will be forever missed by everyone who was blessed to know him.
He was born April 6, 1930 in Indian Falls, the only child of the late Floyd and Martha (Klotzbach) Childs.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice Meiser Childs, a son Donald (Lori) Childs, daughters Marval Matyas, Denise (Scott) Lynk, Darla (Jerry) Jaszko, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Marvin was a retired lifelong poultry farmer and in retirement worked fifteen years for the Adesa Auto Auction. He served as a Town of Alabama Councilman for 24 years and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed music and singing, and was well known for his great sense of humor.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street, Batavia. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4 East Main Street, Corfu, NY.
