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Jimmy Childress Obituary
Mar 24, 1944 - Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Jimmy Lee Childress, 80, of East Bend at his residence. Jimmy was born March 24, 1944, to the late Gilmer and Hallie Childress in Winston Salem, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tony Lee Childress; a sister, Hazel Cornelius; a brother, Charles Childress. He was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in East Bend, NC. Jimmy enjoyed farming, cabinet working, and he was an avid gun collector. He raised and showed prize winning chickens for many years, having made many friends throughout the country selling his chickens. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mylinda Kay Childress; daughter, Sherry Childress (Eric Nickel), of Winston Salem; and a very special friend like a daughter, Jerri Myers Sigmon (David); and their daughter, Dalyn, of Newton; granddaughter, Ashley Childress Caffey (Matt), of Winston Salem; and sisters, Judy Hodges (Billy Jo), of Winston Salem, and Kathy Hodges (Ernest), of Winston Salem.
The family will receive friends, Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in East Bend. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. at the church with Rev. Bobby Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
Gentry Family Funeral Service
428 E. Main St., East Bend, NC 27018
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Ruth Lentz
January 3, 2025
Love and prayers for you and family. I. Know your grief as l just lost Ed on July 5th.
Cathy Hamilton
December 28, 2024
I am the daughter of JD and Lucy Hamilton. I just now saw jimmy´s obituary. I am so sorry. You guys were so good to my parents. They enjoyed your visits so much. With deepest sympathy.
Ranny & Regina Gentry
December 25, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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