James W. “Hoolie” Childress Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2022 in Vinton, Virginia

James W. “Hoolie” Childress Jr.

August 1, 1948 - April 29, 2022 (73 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

James W. “Hoolie” Childress Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2022 in Vinton, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlar & Curtis Funeral Home

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James W. “Hoolie” Childress Jr.

August 1, 1948 - April 29, 2022 (73 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

James W. Childress Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James W. Childress Jr. of Vinton, Virginia, who passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 W. Childress Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Diane C. Johnson; his sister Beatrice Childress; and his parents-in-law, Crayton, Sr. and Blanche Craig. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Craig Childress; his son James Childress III; his stepdaughter Charlene Mitchell; his siblings, Bernice Robinson, Lena Dent (Glenn), Nannie Childress, Theresa Childress, Harriet Childress and Harry Childress; his siblings-in-law, Deborah Craig, Crayton Craig, Jr. and Nathaniel Craig; and his sister Evelyn Macauley. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and many, many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlar & Curtis Funeral Home



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