James Early Childers, 73, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 14, 1940, in Rienzi, MS, he was the son of the late Alvin and Dora (Harding) Childers. He graduated high school in Michie, TN, and moved to Kenosha in 1959. On August 31, 1960, he married Dortha Mae Pate in Corinth, MS. James was employed as an Electrical Assembler by Eaton Dynamatic for over 27 ½ years until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed repairing lawnmowers, collecting various antiques, gardening and tinkering around at his workbench. James was also a loyal Packer fan. James is survived by his wife, Dortha of Kenosha; three children, Wanda (Roger) Scharf of Oak Creek, WI, Robert Childers of Pleasant Prairie and Garry Childers of Kenosha; two grandchildren, Adam and Brandon; two sisters, Dorothy (Jim) Scott of Sturtevant, WI, and Sarah (John) Anderson of Selmer, TN; and two brothers, Odis (Dorothy) Childers of Red Bay, AL, and Milton Childers of Washington State. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, RV Childers and Alford Childers; and two sisters, Georgia Morgan and Althy Robbins. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Wheaton Franciscan, especially Dr. Ryan Engel and Dr. Young Choi for all the wonderful and compassionate care they gave James. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 16th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit James’ Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Kathy Wheeler
August 26, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know Jim personally, he and my dad, Jim Wheeler, worked together at Dynamatic for many years, and I remember my dad saying he was one of the best co-workers and friends he had there. Sending my sympathy.
D. Johnson
August 16, 2013
I am sorry that your dear loved one fell asleep in death. My condolences to you all. Please take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Creator will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! May this promise as recorded in Revelation 21:3,4 be of comfort as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead. When you have a quiet moment also read Philippians 4:13 for the assurance that Jehovah will help you through this difficult time.
Doris Brooks Oswalt
August 15, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all the family. It is always so hard to get through this time of grief. May God bless each of you and grant you peace.
Jeannette Carlson Hood
August 14, 2013
Our hearts go out to your family. The world has lost a kind, gentle soul. All were truly blessed to have known him. Love, Jeannette and John
Roger Scharf
August 14, 2013
You were always like the father that I lost many years ago. I love you and will miss you always. My world was a better place with you in it. - Roger