Don Childers
American politician (1932–2026)
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Donnell Carl Childers (March 3, 1932 – March 27, 2026) was an American businessman and politician from the state of Florida. He served in the State Senate from 1975 to 1990.
Preceded byTom Johnson
Succeeded byRobert Wexler
BornDonnell Carl Childers
March 3, 1932
March 3, 1932
Skipperville, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 2026 (aged 94)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Don Childers | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office 1975–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wexler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donnell Carl Childers March 3, 1932 Skipperville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 2026 (aged 94) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Troy University |
| Occupation | Contractor |
Life and career
Childers was born in Skipperville, Alabama, on March 3, 1932. He attended Troy State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and moved to Florida in 1960. He was a contractor and member of a bank advisory board.[1]
In 1974, he was elected to the State Senate for the 28th district, and he served until 1990.[2]
Childers died in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 27, 2026, at the age of 94.[3]