James Leslie Childress Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Leslie Childress of Lonoke, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 79, on December 8, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Leslie Childress or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymon Childress and Jennie Mae Childress; and his sister Juanita Hayes. He is survived by: his wife Darlene Childress of Lonoke; his children, James Leslie Childress, Jr. (Jill) of Beebe, AR, Clifford Lawrence Childress (Kelly) of Lonoke, AR and Holly Charisse Gullick (Neil) of Cabot, AR; his grandchildren, Gracien Whiting (Preston), Larcien Childress, Colt Childress and Hunter Gullick; and his great grandchildren, Lucy Grace Whiting and Raya Childress.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Boyd Funeral Home (207 E 2nd St, Lonoke, AR 72086). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church (585 New Hope Rd, Carlisle, AR 72024). A burial was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the New Hope Cemetery.
