Stuart Riley Childers, 47, of Bellville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio after an extended illness. Born October 26, 1969 in Portsmouth, a son of Howard and Shirley Marie (Eldridge) Childers, he was a CNC Maintenance Tech at Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and a member of the Waverly Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Crose) Childers; three children, Noah Riley Childers, Caroline Grace Childers, Oliver Michael Childers; a sister, Marissa Childers, and a step son from a previous marriage, Elijah Shields. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Stuart Childers Memorial Fund in care the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.