William Cody Childers

William Cody Childers, 24, passed away May 14, 2021 in Hillsboro, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, May 21, 2021 at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home in Burleson, with a memorial visitation beginning at 1:00pm.
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Cody was born October 14, 1996 in Fort Worth, Texas to Charles and Amanda Bond Childers. Cody grew up in Burleson and graduated from Burleson High School in 2015. He joined the Army National Guard in 2014 and served for 8 years, achieving the rank of SPC/E-4. Cody began working for Atmos Energy as a Meter Reader where he worked for 1 year before being promoted to the Waco Service Center where he achieved Construction Operator 1, and then 2. He was an avid gun collector, as well as, an avid hunter.
He married Hayley in 2018 in Burleson, and they were happily married for 4.5 years.
Cody was preceded in death by his uncle, Daniel Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Hayley; daughter, Charlotte; parents, Charles and Amanda Childers; and sisters, Brittany and Hailey Childers.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to The United States Army, Atmos Energy, Burleson PD, Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home, and to all of their family and friends who have called and/or messaged to check in on them during this difficult time.
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