James S. Childs Obituary
The memory of James S. Childs of Barnstable, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 29, 2025 at the age of 55, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his parents, Howard Childs and Carole Childs; his wife Tisha Childs of Mashpee, MA; his children, Trevor Childs of Sandwich, MA, Zachary Childs of Mashpee, MA, Brianna Gerbis (Cobie Gerbis) of Bradenton, FL and Jenny Meritus of Woonsocket, RI; his grandchildren, Penelope Gerbis of Bradenton and Eli Roman of Woonsocket, RI; and his sisters, Jaime Childs (Kai Childs) of Mashpee, MA, Wendi Roberts (Tim Roberts) of Mashpee, MA and Tracey Vachon (Steve Vachon) of Mattapoisett, MA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee (74 Algonquin Ave, Mashpee, MA 02649). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 at 12:00 PM and at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy's memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support gastric cancer research. To donate by mail, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or online via dana-farber.org/gift (https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org).
