James Allen Childres, Sr. (AKA “Red” and “Pop”), 77, of Lawndale, NC passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1949 in Burke County to the late Douthit Childres and Beulah Carswell Childres. The family moved to a farm in Chesterfield Community. While working on the farm, my dad also ran a small gas station, auction and ceramic business. He loved God, family and fishing. His last job, before early retirement, was working HVAC for his baby brother.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David, Chris and Glen.
He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Childers Arney; son, James Allen Childers, Jr. (Crystal); grandchildren, Abbie Bell (Kevin), Madison Corum, Nataleigh Childers, Taylor-James Childers; former wife, Kathy Clawson.
Per Dad’s request, there will be no services.
If you wish, you can donate to your local Hospice or Testa Family Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 in his memory, James A Childres “Pop”.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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