George Mitchell Childers

August 23, 1953 - December 24, 2020

George Mitchell Childers, 67, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, through the blessing of hospice, died peacefully at his daughter’s home on December 24, 2020. Mitch was born in Charlotte on August 23, 1953, the son of Linton “Bill” and Marion Carter Childers. He grew up in Charlotte, graduating from Garinger High School in 1971. When his country called upon him to serve, Mitch answered the call and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Marksman Rifle Badge. He also took up boxing and continued in the sport even after the Marine Corps, eventually earning a Golden Glove title in the Middleweight Division. In 1974, he was honorably discharged and he returned to Charlotte. Blessed with common sense and an ability to work with his hands, Mitch took up general contracting. He also worked at the Charlotte News and Observer and even worked in movie theaters when he was young. Mitch enjoyed movies, and cheesy horror movies and beach movies were among the favorites. He also enjoyed cooking, fishing and any event that had people over. In fact, through it all, what Mitch enjoyed most in life was not what he was doing, but who he was doing it with and the memories it made. Mitch is survived by his daughter, Nickie (husband Phil) Harris; a sister Mary (husband Ricky) Taylor; a sister, Amy Childers; a brother Robert (wife Vickie) Childers; and a grandson Airman First Class Andrew Harris. Mitch is further survived by “Monster”, his large cat that he found in a Food Lion parking lot, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Steven Childers. Mitch’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. A graveside Celebration of Life Service led by Mr. Michael Neddo will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery, 4426 Central Avenue, Charlotte 28205. In honor of his service and belief in the military, the family requests any donations in Mitch’s name be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, online at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/