Kevin Don Childers passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Medical Center in Merced on April 14, 2022. He was 60 years old.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 11:30 am at Sierra Memorial Lawn Cemetery which is located at 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City, CA.
Kevin was born on Jan 3, 1962 to Ralph and Doris Childers. Kevin graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1980 where he was active in sports playing basketball and baseball all 4 years. He was an amazing athlete!
He married Esther Vargas on, April 11,1987 and was currently working at The University of Merced. Kevin loved to BBQ and spend time with friends and family. He loved his sports, playing and watching them. He loved to play golf and would play every day if he could. He never missed a Giants or 49ers game. He was very loyal to his teams!!
Kevin is survived by his wife, Esther of LeGrand, Son, Joel Salcido of LeGrand, and daughter, Sissiley Childers from Merced. He also leaves behind his grandsons, Aaron, and Axel, granddaughters, Ariella and Adalynn along with great granddaughter, Camila. Brothers, Cary (Carol) Childers of Eugene Oregon, Brian (Becky) Childers of Nevada City and sisters, Judy Morsette of San Diego and Sharyl (Mike) Brown of Grass Valley along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Doris Childers and son, Rudolph Salcido.
Kevin was a kind, giving, hardworking man and loved with his whole heart.
Kevin, you are going to be truly missed! We love you!
GO GIANTS!!!!