Deacon Mathew Clinton Childs more affectionately known as “Jack”, was born on September 7, 1925, to the late Mrs. Mamie Lee Ray Childs and the late Mr. Joseph (Joe) Childs in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia. He was educated in the public schools of Upson County, namely the Collins School. Mathew grew up as an only child in the Fellowship community of Thomaston, Georgia, during a time when family was close around; grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins lived just houses away. He made memories he would cherish for life. He developed a relationship with Jesus early in his life and joined the Fellowship Baptist Church at the age of 10 and worshipped there for many years. While living in Thomaston, he helped organize the Golden Crowns Gospel Singers in the early 40s and was a dedicated member and manager. Mathew was ordained a deacon in the early 50s at Eight Street Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, under the leadership of the late Rev. S. M. Davies. On the 2nd day of February in 1947, Mathew married his one and only Mattie Rie Green, also of Thomaston, GA. With love, patience, and Jesus, their union lasted over 60 years. From their union four children were born, Otis Clinton, Govern Lee, Cherry Laverne, and Sandra Ann. Govern preceded him in death on January 30,1995. Mattie went home to Glory the 23rd day of January 2013.Deacon Childs moved to Atlanta in 1959, and joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in 1960, under the pastorship of the late Rev. O.C. Woods. After Rev. Woods passing, Deacon Childs served under the pastorship of Rev. Timothy Flemming as chairman of the Deacon Board for a number of years. In 1992, he helped organize Woods Memorial Baptist Church, where he served faithfully under the pastorship of Rev. Toney Mosley. In 1999, Deacon and Sister Childs moved back to his beginning, Thomaston, Georgia where he again united with Fellowship Baptist Church and later, Macdonia Baptist Church, before moving back to Ellenwood, Georgia. On August 13, 2021, the Lord called his name. He answered the call and passed peacefully in his home. His work is completed, and the Lord welcomed him home to eternal rest. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, well done.” He will always be remembered by his children; daughters-in-law Louise (Otis) and Lucy (Govern); grandchildren, Valerie (Michael) Garlington, Derrick (B.J.) Childs, Thanicia Childs, and Miranda Reid; sister-in-law, Naomi Hammond; brothers-in-law, Paul Green, Sanford Green, and Nathaniel Green; 11 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends he valued and loved dearly, Deacon Childs was a godly and praying man, gentle, humble, and peaceful, who wanted only tor worship and serve God, and he loved people. We know he now rests with God, but he will truly be missed. Our trust and faith will sustain us until we see our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, brother-in-God, and friend again. Graveside Service were held Thursday, August 19, 2021 11:00 A.M. Forest Hills Memorial Gardens Forest, Park, Georgia