Bradley Mark Childress

Bradley Mark Childress, 43 of Kilgore, TX, passed away August 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1981 in Gilmer, Texas, to Mark Childress and Becky Lay.

Bradley had many loves in his life. Whether it was a weekend trip to the beach, working in the oilfield, or watching a Dallas Cowboys game, he was all in. His greatest joy came from his family, and he loved every minute of being a father and raising his children. 

He is survived by his parents, wife, Sarah Harless, children, Kolby Childress, Wyatt Page, and Dusty Page, brothers, Jeremy Childress and Brandon Davis, sisters, Meagan Mason and Bailey Davis, maternal grandmother, Silvia Lay, niece, Lidia, nephews, Logan, Cason, Trip, and Cash and cousin, Ciara Brannan

Bradley is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lena and Robert Childress, and maternal grandfather, Tom Lay.

The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation, Tuesday, August, 12. 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.