Gospel preacher.
On January 7, 1936, James H. Childress met his death in an automobile accident near the town of Willis, about fifty-five miles north of Houston, Texas. Brother Childress was minister of the Central Church of Houston. He was one of the most learned preachers among us, but because of his modesty his learning was not so well known, except by those who knew intimately. His love for his brethren in Christ, including other preachers, was great. Brother Childress' ambition in life was to learn more of the gospel and teach it to others. The building up numerically of the congregation with which he labored was secondary to teaching the gospel to men and women everywhere. Brother Childress was not quite thirty-four years of age, but in his brief life he left the impress of his teaching, his Christian character and living, upon all who knew him. He was unselfish. He refused to be connected in the slightest way with the proselyting of a member of another congregation to the one with which he worked. He believed that every Christian should worship where he or she could accomplish the most good. His humility and love permeated everyone who knew him, so that all, from the children of ten years to the octogenarian, called him "Jimmie." Brevity was one of the outstanding marks of his life. We most respectfully commend his teachings and life to all as worthy of emulation. --C.E. Barrick and R. O. Kenley., committee. Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1936, page 165.
In 1927, James was married to Agnes Lauderdale who after his death married Irby Jack Cook. --info provided by Tamera - #46830348
James Howard Childress also had one daughter with Agnes Lauderdale named Patricia Ann (married name Moritz). He has one granddaughter Susan Moritz Gray. ---Susan Moritz Gray (#49291237).
On January 7, 1936, James H. Childress met his death in an automobile accident near the town of Willis, about fifty-five miles north of Houston, Texas. Brother Childress was minister of the Central Church of Houston. He was one of the most learned preachers among us, but because of his modesty his learning was not so well known, except by those who knew intimately. His love for his brethren in Christ, including other preachers, was great. Brother Childress' ambition in life was to learn more of the gospel and teach it to others. The building up numerically of the congregation with which he labored was secondary to teaching the gospel to men and women everywhere. Brother Childress was not quite thirty-four years of age, but in his brief life he left the impress of his teaching, his Christian character and living, upon all who knew him. He was unselfish. He refused to be connected in the slightest way with the proselyting of a member of another congregation to the one with which he worked. He believed that every Christian should worship where he or she could accomplish the most good. His humility and love permeated everyone who knew him, so that all, from the children of ten years to the octogenarian, called him "Jimmie." Brevity was one of the outstanding marks of his life. We most respectfully commend his teachings and life to all as worthy of emulation. --C.E. Barrick and R. O. Kenley., committee. Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1936, page 165.
In 1927, James was married to Agnes Lauderdale who after his death married Irby Jack Cook. --info provided by Tamera - #46830348
James Howard Childress also had one daughter with Agnes Lauderdale named Patricia Ann (married name Moritz). He has one granddaughter Susan Moritz Gray. ---Susan Moritz Gray (#49291237).
Gospel preacher.
On January 7, 1936, James H. Childress met his death in an automobile accident near the town of Willis, about fifty-five miles north of Houston, Texas. Brother Childress was minister of the Central Church of Houston. He was one of the most learned preachers among us, but because of his modesty his learning was not so well known, except by those who knew intimately. His love for his brethren in Christ, including other preachers, was great. Brother Childress' ambition in life was to learn more of the gospel and teach it to others. The building up numerically of the congregation with which he labored was secondary to teaching the gospel to men and women everywhere. Brother Childress was not quite thirty-four years of age, but in his brief life he left the impress of his teaching, his Christian character and living, upon all who knew him. He was unselfish. He refused to be connected in the slightest way with the proselyting of a member of another congregation to the one with which he worked. He believed that every Christian should worship where he or she could accomplish the most good. His humility and love permeated everyone who knew him, so that all, from the children of ten years to the octogenarian, called him "Jimmie." Brevity was one of the outstanding marks of his life. We most respectfully commend his teachings and life to all as worthy of emulation. --C.E. Barrick and R. O. Kenley., committee. Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1936, page 165.
In 1927, James was married to Agnes Lauderdale who after his death married Irby Jack Cook. --info provided by Tamera - #46830348
James Howard Childress also had one daughter with Agnes Lauderdale named Patricia Ann (married name Moritz). He has one granddaughter Susan Moritz Gray. ---Susan Moritz Gray (#49291237).
On January 7, 1936, James H. Childress met his death in an automobile accident near the town of Willis, about fifty-five miles north of Houston, Texas. Brother Childress was minister of the Central Church of Houston. He was one of the most learned preachers among us, but because of his modesty his learning was not so well known, except by those who knew intimately. His love for his brethren in Christ, including other preachers, was great. Brother Childress' ambition in life was to learn more of the gospel and teach it to others. The building up numerically of the congregation with which he labored was secondary to teaching the gospel to men and women everywhere. Brother Childress was not quite thirty-four years of age, but in his brief life he left the impress of his teaching, his Christian character and living, upon all who knew him. He was unselfish. He refused to be connected in the slightest way with the proselyting of a member of another congregation to the one with which he worked. He believed that every Christian should worship where he or she could accomplish the most good. His humility and love permeated everyone who knew him, so that all, from the children of ten years to the octogenarian, called him "Jimmie." Brevity was one of the outstanding marks of his life. We most respectfully commend his teachings and life to all as worthy of emulation. --C.E. Barrick and R. O. Kenley., committee. Gospel Advocate, February 13, 1936, page 165.
In 1927, James was married to Agnes Lauderdale who after his death married Irby Jack Cook. --info provided by Tamera - #46830348
James Howard Childress also had one daughter with Agnes Lauderdale named Patricia Ann (married name Moritz). He has one granddaughter Susan Moritz Gray. ---Susan Moritz Gray (#49291237).
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