I remember Jim’s reaction when my runaway vehicle invaded Jim and Dee’s front yard and ended up suspended over their drainage ditch. He had watched my entire drama and came out of their house shaking his head with a “How’d you manage that?” His kindness and clever solution to my dilemma will remain a warm memory for me. I am truly sorry for your loss. 

Dee, and family, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim.  We know how much you are going to miss him.  You were both so much a part of the Plymouth family.  
My brother Steve & I had such a good time visiting with you two a few years ago. I wish that we had been able to come & visit you again one more time. 
May God provide comfort & healing to you all during this sorrowful time.  A great guy who will be truly missed. Gruff on the outside, but a teddy bear inside!
With deepest sympathy,
Tom & Linda Ross


This photo was taken on Jim's 71st birthday. One of the times I love to remember about him. We are truly devastated. Losing him too soon and sudden breaks our heart. Jim was truly a good man, a great provider and loving husband and father. I am blessed to have a chance to spend good 4 months with him. 
Rest in the loving arms of God, Jim. You are always in our hearts. 

So glad we were able to celebrate one last big milestone together. He was my hero and I’ve always said I have the best Dad in the world! That will never change!

There was no denying the love Jim had  for Dee, his kids and grandkids.  They were his whole life.  ❤️ 
My sincerest sympathies to all of you.  

I enjoyed Jim's wit and, as Dee put it, his "unique personality".   He was a smart man and impressed me with how much he knew about so many things and then I would chuckle on how his perspective on a subject was surely the correct one.  😉

God bless you Jim for all you did unselfishly for so many.   We will miss you and carry you in our hearts 
forever.  
Rest in peace my dear brother-in-law. ❤️


My sweet Uncle Jim!  You loved me and I loved you!  I won’t ever forget the big blue van pulling up on Whittaker to pick me and Angie up. .  We had bags ready because we knew we were about to be spoiled  by you and Aunt Dee! You always  loved us as your own.  I will forever carry you  in my heart and I will never forget all those times you came to my rescue!!   You are very special  to  me! I love you and  will miss you so much!❤️❤️

Jim you were the first to help anyone in need. You helped me in so many ways. Thanks big brother.

Love
David

We always enjoyed our time spent with Jim.  He was a great brother-in-law. We loved him very much. We will miss him forever ❤️

Jim will be greatly missed in our community! He was a very talented, generous and loving man to everyone that he encountered. He loved his family with all of his heart, and used his talents and time to help and serve others.   It was apparent that Jesus lived in his heart, and I am so glad that His is the next face that Jim will see. Come soon Lord Jesus!  

Sending my love and sincere sympathy to his wife, Dee, and the rest of his sweet family.

What can I say , you captured my sisters heart ❤️ back when we were all teenagers. 
You were working as a stock guy at A&P grocery store. 
My sister  would always find an excuse for us to walk over to the store almost on a daily basis. 
We would have to  walk up and down each aisle until she found you. 
Once she found you I would disappear so you two could talk. 
It was definitely fate that you two were each others one true first love 💕 and from that came marriage and raising a beautiful family and 3 beautiful grandchildren ❣️
You were always there whenever any of the family needed you. 
You were an awesome brother in law ! 


Gone to soon , but not forgotten 😇







OBITUARY

James "Jim" Franks

December 29, 1951 – April 10, 2023

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-Valley View Chapel

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