James Willard Childress, age 78, Stilesville, passed away Sunday morning in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Belle Union, IN on May 4, 1945 the son of James Moses and Nellie Mae Madden Childress. He had worked for the Gene Hubbard Construction and Smithers Roofing Corporation. He volunteered at the Food Bank at the Stilesville Christian Church, loved playing Santa at Christmas, watching NASCAR, and going camping. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Rigdon Childress; Sons - Don Childress and James Childress, Jr.; granddaughter - Kiersten Childress; sister - Pat Frazier; and brothers - Johnnie and Tommie Childress. He was preceded by his parents, sister - Ann Griswold, and brother - Wayne "Bud" Childress. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 PM at the Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville with Pastor Kenny Stevens officiating. Calling will be on Thursday from 11:00 AM until time of service. Cremation will follow and burial of his cremains will be at a later date in the Stilesville Cemetery.