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James Franks Obituary
James W. "Buddy" Franks September 13, 1946- July 3, 2024
JOHNSON CITY - James W. "Buddy" Franks went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024, at Mountain Home VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. Born on September 13, 1946, in Bristol, TN, he was the only son of Fred and Sarah Clark Franks. "Buddy" served his country in the United States Airforce and worked for the Johnson City Police Department for 29 years before retiring as Captain of the JCPD. He was a member of Restoration Church.
"Buddy" was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Sarah Clark Franks. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Kay Franks; sons, Kevin Franks (Sheila), Shawn Franks (Leslie), and Chris Franks (Stephanie; Grandchildren, Brittany Franks, Taylor Franks, Morgan Goad, Jesse Franks, Chloe Furches and Jonah Furches; Great-grandchildren Chloe Franks, SaraKay Franks, Christopher Franks, Ella Franks, Tommy Ray Franks and Melody Goad.
The family will hold a visitation on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 2630, Hwy. 75, Blountville, TN. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of Solomon, with Bro. Keith Malone officiating. Military graveside rites will be presented by the American Legion Post #3/265.
The Johnson City Police Honor Team will be pallbearers.
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.
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Jeff Shell
July 10, 2024
Condolences to the family. Buddy was a good man and great watch commander. Great sense of humor and loved by everyone. He will be missed.
Sharrell Dykes
July 7, 2024
Capt.Franks was a great person. He was always there for the officers . Capt. Franks really took pride in the Department and what it represented. Prayers for the family.
Teresa Murray Smith
July 7, 2024
Buddy was such a a good man and colleague. I was proud to say he.was.my friend. His passing is felt by many as we are all dininished by your loss. Prayers going up for all of you
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