James Austin Childress

James Austin Childress, 87, passed away on August 4, 2017, at Primrose Retirement Community. He was born August 10, 1929, in Aspermont, Texas, to Millard Fillmore & Mollie Moore Childress. He is survived by two children, Debbie (Jeff) Childress, Mike (Cathy) Childress; four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Thomas) Parker, Melissa (David) Zeleznikar, Samantha (Kyle) Swindler, Kat Childress; two great-grandsons, Adam and Jacob Zeleznikar, brother-in-law Richard (Bettyann) West; sister's -in- law, Gerry West and Connie (Richard) Nelson; plus many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Donna Childress; his parents Millard and Mollie Childress; his sister, Hazel (Blanton) Franks; brother, Sam (Betty) Childress; and many other beloved family members. Jim owned and operated four drycleaning shops in Salt Lake City, Utah, and later, Town and Country Cleaners in Granby, Colo. Jim served in the U. S. Army in Korea as an engineer building airstrips. He enjoyed skiing, waterskiing, reading, golfing, calligraphy, and spending time with his family. Jim was a 32nd Degree Mason, and a Shriner. Jim was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank Primrose Retirement Community for all the great care he received over the past 3 ½ years, special caregivers, Linda, Sally, Marlene, GiGi, Nancy, and Kenzie, and Sangre De Cristo Hospice. At his request, cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of his life at Church of Eternal Hills in Tabernash, Colo. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, or PAWS for Life in Pueblo, Colo. Online condolences, MontgomerySteward.com