Franklin James Obituary
The world bids farewell to Franklin James of Elgin, South Carolina, born in Union City, Tennessee, departing on April 8, 2026 at the age of 70. Franklin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest James and Katherine James; and his siblings, Margaret Ann, Donald Ray, Roger "Sweet" James, Jr. and Trent James.
He is survived by: his wife Vivian Clark Armstead-James; his children, Tracy Jenkins of Union City, TN, Cassandra James of Columbia, SC and Catrina Baker (Isaac); his grandchildren, ShaNeatha, Raheem, Jastin, Diamond, Jaylin, Kyla, Hardin Haydin, I, Zaya, Trinity, Tionne, Alayna, Kennedy, Kehlani and Milani; his great grandchildren, Jashar, Damier and Dakota; his siblings, Robert James of Atlanta, GA, Crystal Wilson and Tracy Bass of South Bend, IN; his cousin Donald Turner; his brothers, Jeff Lee and Rey Newbill; and his nephews, Kevin Williams, Tyler Lee, Ray and Bond.
He dedicated time each year to uplifting youth in his community, most notably by playing Santa Claus and donating bicycles to children in need.
