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Coleman Celebrates Coach on 80th Birthday

By: John Nolan
Updated: December 5, 2010
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A Big Country town celebrated a special birthday for a very special man on Saturday.

Nearly 200 Coleman residents gathered to wish Coach Howard Childress a Happy 80th birthday.

Coach Childress has been a staple in the Coleman community for decades.

Childress began teaching in 1958 and he also coached basketball, served on the City Council for 6 years, and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Childress said he owes much to the community.

"I like to think that I've done a lot for the area, but I'd like to think the area has done quite a bit for me too," said the Coach.

"This is my home and in all the years I've spent here, 34 years of teaching and coaching, I don't think I ever made an enemy in my life."

Childress said he looks forward to another celebration marking his 100th bday in 20 years.

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