James Childress Jr.

North Vernon

Mr. James R. “Skipper” Childress Jr., 60, of North Vernon, died at 5:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda G. Eisenmenger; children, James R. Childress III, John H. Childress, Stephanie Childress, Samantha Holley, Denise Young, Colleen Townson, Corrie Townson and Casey Townson; sisters, Cheryl (Dave) Duncan, Tarris Brooks, Patsy Byers, Alice Castro and Clara (Rem) McCafferty; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be conducted by Voss & Sons Funeral Service at 1 p.m. today at Victory Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Kenny Roberson officiating. Friends and family may gather in the fellowship hall at the church following the memorial service.

Memorial checks may be written to Victory Missionary Baptist Church through Voss Funeral Service.