James C. Childress, age 73, late of Dolton, IL. Passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010. Beloved husband of Sena Childress nee Jackson. Devoted father of Susie (Jimmie) Little, Deborah (David) Shipley, Christopher (Linda) Childress, Sharon Clermont, Dwight Childress, and Hollice Childress. Proud grandfather of 11; great grandfather of one. Dearest brother of Willie Barnes, Lillie Ross, Myrtle Donaldson, and Helen Hodges. Visitation Saturday, May 1, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Interment Private. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Hospice Foundation of America 1621 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300B, Washington, DC 20009. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com