James “Cowboy Jim” Childers
Passed: August 25, 2021
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James “Cowboy Jim” Childers
Passed: August 25, 2021
Obituary
James “Cowboy Jim” Childers, 80, of Goodyear, Arizona died on August 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born March 23, 1941 in Dallas Township, Missouri to James Childers and Mary Childers.
Jim resided in El Cajon, California prior to moving to Goodyear, Arizona in April, 2021. He graduated from Belton High School in Belton, Missouri in 1959 and then enlisted in the Navy. He retired from the Navy after 30 years in 1989. After retiring from the Navy, owned a window-cleaning business, worked as a drug-and-alcohol counselor, pumped gas, fried hamburgers, and roped some goats. He continued his education and received a degree in engineering technology from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. He enjoyed playing poker which motivated him to write Life is a Game of Poker, a fiction and philosophy book.
He is survived by his daughter, Cloria Smith, and brothers, Robert Childers, William Childers, and Edward Childers. He was preceded in death by his son, James Allen Childers, brother, Daniel Childers, and parents, James Orie Childers and Mary Childers.
All service information is private at this time.
9 responses to James “Cowboy Jim” Childers
Cindy Pace says:
September 9, 2021
R.I.P Jimmy. I know you’ll have a wonderful reunion in heaven! Love you cuz!!
Dean Childers says:
September 9, 2021
RIP Uncle Jim
Teresa Ineichen says:
September 10, 2021
I am so very sorry for your loss. Will you be blessed with memories that lasts a lifetime and fill you with joy.
Sue S says:
September 27, 2021
RIP Jim
Thank you for all love support you gave me and all that you taught me throughout the years
Teresa Clark says:
September 29, 2021
You will be missed by many. You were dedicated to people in a kind and gentle way