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James Conrad Childress

1924 - 2009

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1924

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2009

James Childress Obituary

James Conrad (J.C.) Childress, 84, of Vinton, Va., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009. He was born August 28, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Estella Childress; his brothers, Clyde, Thomas and Paul; and a sister, Nadine. J.C. is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret; a daughter, Karen; one son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Nancy; two grandsons, Jason and wife, Cassy, and David, all of Roanoke. He is also survived by a sister, Virginia Hunziker; and two brothers, Bill and wife, Ellen, and Eddie and wife, Buelah. Also, numerous nieces, nephews and his beloved pets, Schultz and Sassy. J.C., an avid golfer, was a charter member of the Blue Hills Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vinton Life Saving Crew. A funeral service will be conducted at noon Monday, January 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 25, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2009.

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Phyllis & Charlie Bailey

January 26, 2009

Dear Margaret, Karen & Jay,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss him so much, but we can all keep him close at heart from all the good times we shared and all the great memories we have of him.
Margaret, I will call you in a few days and check on you. Let me know if I can do anything. Love to you all,

Lynn Zimmerman

January 26, 2009

So sorry to learn about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MARGARET G BOHON

January 25, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF J.C .CHILDRESS
MARGARET, YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST,SYMPATHIY IN THE DEATH OF J. C. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I AM SORRY I CANNOT BE THERE AS I AM IN N.C VISITING A FRIEND. BUT I REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES BUD AND J.C. HAD WHILE THEY WERE IN CARDIAC REHAB TOGETHER A LONG TIME A GO AND BUD REALLY THOUGHT THE WORLD OF J. C. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND I PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THE DAYS A HEAD . I NO J.C. AND BUD ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME TOGETHER NOW . GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

Janet Justice

January 25, 2009

My dearest Margaret, Karen, Jay and family,

I am so sorry for your loss of J.C.(AKA) Pop, and Grandpa. The Childress family has always been special to me for a very long time and later included my own children. J.C. was a friend to all the neighborhood rug rats. Thanks, J.C. for the family Sunday afternoon rides in the country never knowing where we would end up for dinner, trips at Christmas for fresh running cedar, and helping me at times with your LUV truck.

Jay once said that Pop always made him laugh. That too is the way I remember J.C. plus how much he loved Margaret and his family.

We all know that J.C. is in a better place and can take comfort in knowing he is with Jesus. God bless and keep you in your time of loss.

I love you,
Janet Sturgill Justice

FRANCES & JACK MEADOR

January 25, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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