Welcome to history section of our site. My family has been in the "Canvas, Tent, Awning and Tarp" business since the 1940's. In this section you will find lots of history and funny stories about our business. We hope you enjoy this section.
Founder of Childres Canvas Products in the 1940's was Roy E. Childres. After his death in 1959 it was put in the hands of Jerry Childres. Gary Childres is now the driving force behind this company. Three generations of experience awaits your project.
Effie Childres worked along side Roy Childres in establishing this company. Effie Childres is Gary Childres's Grandmother.
Jerry D. Childres, this photo was taken in 1980 at his desk. He has done so much for so many people I've lost track, however those that do know him, respect him and always enjoy his sense of humor and his friendship....................
Young Jerry Childres as a Senior in High School
This was my Grandfathers certificate of membership for the C.P.A.I. and is dated 1960. We know he was a member in 1959 because we have the photo's of him at their meetings as a member of their Board of Directors.
You have to click on the thumbnail to the left to see the certificate.
To the left in my Grandpa Childres visiting with Morris Capp. (My Grandpa in the hansome one on the right). This photo was taken in 1954 in my Grandpa's showroom.
This photograph was taken in 1955 or 56 at the CPAI convention in Dallas, Tx. (Canvas Products Assoc. International) and features my Grandmother "Effie Childres". She is the cute one (6th from the left). I do not know who the others are, so if anyone does please let us know and we will list them on this site.
Kneeling in front are Grandma and Grandpa Childres. We do not know who the other people are but would be happy to add their names if anyone does.
This photo was taken in the 1950's. The people are the canvas awning company owners in the Greater Texas area. Grandpa Childres is on the top row 3rd from the left, Grandma Childres is on the bottom row 1st on the right, Mrs. Clanton is on the bottom row 3rd from the left.
