James W. "Buddy" Franks's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2024 in Blountville, Tennessee

James W. "Buddy" Franks

September 13, 1946 - July 3, 2024 (77 years old)

Blountville, Tennessee

James W. "Buddy" Franks's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2024 in Blountville, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes

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James W. "Buddy" Franks

September 13, 1946 - July 3, 2024 (77 years old)

Blountville, Tennessee

James W. Franks Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James W. Franks (Blountville, Tennessee), born in Bristol, Tennessee, who passed away on July 3, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James W. Franks to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Franks and Sarah Clark Franks. He is survived by: his wife Kay Franks; his sons, Kevin Franks (Sheila), Shawn Franks (Leslie) and Chris Franks (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Brittany Franks, Taylor Franks, Morgan Goad, Jesse Franks, Chloe Furches and Jonah Furches; and his great grandchildren, Chloe Franks, SaraKay Franks, Christopher Franks, Ella Franks, Tommy Ray Franks and Melody Goad.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://www.t2t.org or 199 Pioneer Lane, McMinnville, TN, 37110, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes



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2630 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617

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2630 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617

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