James Willis (Jim) Franklin

June 23, 2015

James Willis (Jim) Franklin, born February 6, 1941, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends. He was a longtime resident of Pensacola.

Jim was Vice President of Lending at Harvesters Federal Credit Union and had an extensive finance career that spanned more than 45 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Hadji Shriners of Pensacola where he was a past treasurer of the Temple, member of the finance committee and directors staff.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Genise Franklin.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Cuba Griffin Franklin; father, William Neal Franklin; son, Ron and Roseann Franklin; daughter, Sherry and Thomas Jones; son, Kristopher and Melissa Franklin; son, Rock Tolbert and Jackie Kelly; brother, Lavonne Bonnie and Faye Franklin; brother, William Michael Franklin; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, as well as countless cherished friends and colleagues.

A celebration of life service will be held at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 7 p.m. Visitation will be held beginning at 5 p.m until service time.

To continue his wishes, in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Shriners International, 2900 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL

33607, or the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Transportation Fund, 800 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534.

A special thank you to Dr. George Antonious, Nephrology Associates as well as his dedicated and caring nurses at West Florida Hospital.

Let us not say in grief: “He is no more”, but live in thankfulness that he was…our world is a better place because of him.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

Comments

2 Responses to “James Willis (Jim) Franklin”

  1. david lamb on July 2nd, 2015 7:53 am

    Cuba, Sorry for your loss.

  2. robert ledkins on June 24th, 2015 2:29 pm

    R.N.P..My Brother…robert”cowboy”ledkins..pm.

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