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James Follis Obituary

FRANKLIN James N. Follis 74 of Franklin died November 8 in Norwood Hospital. He was the husband of Audrey (Desper) Follis. Born in Boston, May 8, 1937, the son of the late Ernest and Eula (Parsons) Follis, Mr. Follis was raised in Norfolk and had lived in Franklin for over 50 years. Mr. Follis had been a truck driver for the Clark Cutler and McDermott Company in Franklin for 35 years before retiring. Mr. Follis served in the Navy during the Korean War attaining the rank of Seaman First Class. He was a life member of the Franklin Rod and Gun Club. He loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Michael Follis and his wife Chalaine of Clemson, SC., Chris Follis and his wife Tammy of Easley, SC., Steven Follis and his wife Michelle of Mansfield and Brenda Heaton and her husband Timmy of Six Mile, SC. He is also survived by his sisters Natalie Allen of California, Elaine Duquette of Florida and Donna Green of Colorado. He was the brother of the late Richard, Charles and Ernest Benjamin Follis. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sarah, Danielle, Justin, Keera, Darrien, Corey, Chelsea and Haley and his great-grandchildren Zachary and Jocelyn Corbin. Calling hours will be held on Saturday November 12 in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) from 11-2:00. Burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at later date. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.

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Published by Milford Daily News on Nov. 10, 2011.

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Joy Desper

November 4, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Your dad was a very nice man he always made me feel welcome. Keep him in your heart and memories. Rest peacefully Jim. Sympathy to all love Joy

Jackie and Windy Rogers

November 14, 2011

Audrey,
So sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jackie and Windy

Joy & John Desper

November 11, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your loss we will all miss Jimmy. We will always remember his cheerfull smile and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joy,John and family

Kendra Evans-Bernier

November 10, 2011

I am so saddened by th the news of the lose of "Jimmy" when my son Dakota was a toddler we live next door to jim & audrey, they treated my son like thier own grandchild,playing hide n go seek, pushing him on the swing, & letting him play in the back of jimmys blue truck...my son is now 14 & still asks about them....he loved jimmy, & jimmy adored Dakota....these great memories he will have forever!! Jimmy was truely an amazing man..he will be greatly missed....condolences to Audrey & the Follis family.....Kendra Evans-Bernier

Jack Lynch

November 10, 2011

Follis Family,
I'm very sorry for the loss of James.My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Larry Bartolomei

November 10, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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