James Ellsworth French Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Ellsworth French (Franklin, Tennessee), born in Algood, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 89, on November 30, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ellsworth French to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Albert "Jack" and Sarah Stites French. He is survived by: his wife Marsha Whaley French; his children, Carrie Singer (Henry), Davidson French (Amanda), Susannah Gentry (Phillip) and Emily Reilly (Bill); his grandchildren, Sarah Singer, Jake Singer (Erin), Jim French (Ruby), Wrenne French, Anna Quinn French, Annie Crow, Jack Gentry, Clay Gentry, Beau Gentry, William Reilly, Patrick Reilly and Donovan Reilly; and his great grandchildren, Elynn Singer and Quinn Singer.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, December 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service (3009 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064). A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 at 3:15 PM at the Algood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites friends to honor Jimmy's generous spirit with a memorial gift in his name to a charity close to your heart.
