Douglas Keith Childers

Douglas Keith Childers, 63, went to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on April 13, 2025. Keith was born on June 20th, 1961, to Doug Childers and Aline Duncan. Raised in Antlers, Oklahoma, Keith dedicated his life to public service. Keith spent the majority of his career in law enforcement and retired from the Durant Police Department as a lieutenant in 2002. Keith married June Reanae (Ham) Childers on October 20th, 1990, and remained happily married until his death. He served his family and community as a stay-at-home dad, 4-H and Cub Scout leader, member of the Masonic Lodge, and pillar of his church. Keith was an avid deer hunter and gun enthusiast. He enjoyed his family, his faith, and above all else, will be remembered for his good humor, sharp wit, and unyielding strength of character. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Doug Childers of Antlers, Oklahoma and his mother, Aline Duncan of Rattan, Oklahoma. Keith is survived by his wife, Reanae Childers of Colbert; his children, Sarah Lopes and husband Sean of Colbert, Zackry Childers and partner Kelsey Magill of Brooklyn, and Rachel Childers of Calera; his nieces, Jessica Hall and husband Jeremy of Stroudsburg and Zoie Merritt of Antlers; his nephews, Paul Glass and wife Kathleen of Atlanta, Chris Childers of Antlers, and Jacob Merritt of Antlers; his family, Kameron Dunn of Austin; his siblings, Kirk Childers and wife Renee of Rattan and Mandy Childers of Antlers; his stepmother, Linda Childers of Antlers; his stepbrother, Danny LeFlore of Cloudy; his grandchildren, Lorien Hall of Stroudsburg, Finley, Nora, and Lincoln Lopes of Colbert. He is also survived by every person his life has touched and anyone who considers him a friend. Family Night will be held at Murray Hill Baptist Church on Monday, April 14th at 6:00 pm. Keith’s memorial service will be held the following day, April 15th, at 1:00 pm. Murray Hill Baptist Church is located at 11 Eastman Road, Colbert, OK 74733. Interment will be in the Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert, OK with the Durant Police Honor Guard providing Honors. Pallbearers for the service are Duncan Craft, Ethan Lang, Mason Lang, Sean Lopes, Johnny McDonald, Drew Hale, Dakota Reese, and Steven Reese, with Honorary Pallbearers Occo Calvin, Durwood Cook, Boyd Hamilton, David Houser, Kent Leach, Chris Marcy, Richard Wiggins, and Mike Woodruff. The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, please donate to Murray Hill Baptist Church to support the church’s work with the J127 Ministry in aiding children that have aged out of foster care. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.

Douglas Keith Childers

June 20, 1961 - April 13, 2025