Services will be private for Edward Childress, 57, of Mountain Home. Edward passed away February 3, 2012, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born October 2, 1954, in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Edward and Irene Stevenson Childress. Edward lived in Mountain Home since 1988. Edward is survived by sister - Marie Gruber of Mountain Home, Arkansas and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. Memorials may be made to the American Foundation for the Blind. Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.