James Walter Childress, 74, a lifelong resident of Barnwell, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, John Rix and Jessie Kate Childress; a brother, John Childress; and a sister, Peggy Nelson Childress.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Joyce Childress of Barnwell; daughters, Marilyn A. Hicks of Barnwell and Saralyn R. Barid of Foley; brothers, Tommy, Ricky, Mike and Benny Childress; sisters, Grace Wayand, Betty Beadnell, Carolyn Parnell and Susie Green; eight grandchildren, Tosha, Halley, Devon, Jordan and Hayden Hicks, Wesley and Sarah Reed and Jamie Barid; six great-grandchildren, Ronnie, Taylor, Annabelle, Ethan, Chole and Laila; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope on Sunday, April 27, 2014, from 5 until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 28, 2014, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope.
Interment will follow in Brook-Cedron Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope.
