James Franklin "Frankie" Hill

James Franklin "Frankie" Hill obituary, LaFayette, GA

James Franklin "Frankie" Hill

James Hill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home on Feb. 7, 2026.
James Franklin "Frankie" Hill, age 76, of LaFayette, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was of the Baptist faith.

Frankie was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He dearly loved his family, his country, and all animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Jo (Hank) Henley and dad, James Hill; brothers, Wayne Hill and Kenneth Smith; and sisters, Shelby Ingram and Laura Dean.

Frankie is survived by his sister, Iris Sue Young Densmore; sister-in-law, Patti Hill; niece, Terri (James) Young Blackwell; nephew, Michael (Linda) Young; several other nieces and nephews; and special friends and extended family, Barry and Gloria Hollis, Chris Hollis, and John Henry Lee.

The family would like to extend special thanks and recognition to James Blackwell for his care of Frankie in his final days.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 9, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Randy Avans officiating.

Interment will take place at LaFayette Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be James Blackwell, Michael Young, Micah Young, Ethan Young, Barry Hollis, Chris Hollis, and Matthew Hill.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 12:00 pm to the hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

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