James Benjamin Franklin's Obituary
James Benjamin Franklin, 81, of Culpeper, died Monday, October 24, 2022 at Novant Health UVA Culpeper Hospital. He was born July 1, 1941 in Virginia to the late James C. and Alice Marie Franklin.
James was an Army veteran and a member of St. John Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, cooking, and baking holiday cakes. James especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Franklin; one daughter, Leeann Jones; five grandchildren, Mikea, Ryesha, Aseanti, Tatyana, and Milaki; seven great grandchildren, DeMarcus, Zemirah, Chassidy, Kingslee, Reia, Sarai, and Labria; and three siblings, Charles Franklin (Joyce), Vance Franklin (Margaret), and Mary Knight (Kirk).
In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his first wife, Lou Emma Franklin; one daughter, Renee Elaine Franklin; and five siblings, John Franklin, Lorenzo Franklin, Robert Thompson, Henry Franklin, and Virginia Braby.
A funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper with Rev. Barnabus Sewell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family invites those unable to attend to view the service via livestream at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY2NzA2MjMxNDIxNjI4OSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Culpeper National Cemetery, 501 E Chandler Street, Culpeper.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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