Franklin Delano James' Obituary
Franklin Delano James, 81, passed away April 24, 2016. He was born June 11, 1934. He worked for the City of Memphis at the Zoo and as an Animal Control Officer. He was very active with the Shriners. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth “Hopper” James; parents, Bertha and Olin James; and sister, Ruth James. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 26 and funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Shriner’s International. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.”
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