James Bryant Franklin, 87, a resident of Evergreen, AL passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 from the Johnson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, AL directing arrangements. Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife, Lois M. Franklin, son, Michael Dean Franklin, father, Barto Franklin, mother, Dora Wright Franklin, and brother, Herman Edward Franklin. Survivors include: Daughter: Diane (Paul) Vaughn, Evergreen, AL; Son: James LeDon Franklin, Ponce de Leon, FL; Grandchildren: LaDonna (Will) Quincy, Chuck (Julia) Franklin, Coley (Collin) McMillan, Stan Goolsby, Steven Goolsby, and Scott Goolsby. James Bryant is also survived by a number of Great Grandchildren. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be Friday from 10 a.m. until service time. Online condolences can be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.