Dale Childears

Dale Edward Childears, 69, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Newman Regional Health, Emporia.

Dale was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 10, 1956, the son of Maurice A. and Beryl E. (Tipping) Childears. Dale is survived by his sister; Dianne Childears Ihling, Lambertville, New Jersey; cousins; David E. and Anita Childears, Emporia, Kansas; as well as many beloved cousins in Emporia, Kansas and Hillingdon/Hayes, Middlesex, England. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Dale was christened at Saint Mathews Church, Church of England, Yiewsley, West Drayton, England. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Emporia. He was a client of Hetlinger Developmental Services also in Emporia. He was a resident of West Riley House, Quest Services also in Emporia.

Dale lived in Arlington, Virginia from 1969 to 2004. Dale worked at the Sheltered Occupational Center of Northern Virginia (now Maywood, Inc), from 1979 to 2004.

The family will receive friends at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. A Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow later. Cremation is planned.

A memorial has been designated to Hetlinger Development Services or Quest Services. Contributions may be sent through the funeral home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801