Franklin D. James Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Franklin D. James of Chillicothe, Illinois, who passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin D. James to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Allen James and Gladys Fay James (Adams); his children, Bob James and Kim Buckman; and his siblings, Dick, Bill, Earl, Mary, Opal, Betty and Norma.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ann Newell; his son Nick James; his son-in-law David Buckman; his grandchildren, Sarah, Kristen, Matthew and Alex; and his siblings, Joyce King (Jack), Vern (Debbie) and Jimmy (Linda). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Weber-Hurd Funeral Home (1107 N 4th St, Chillicothe, IL 61523). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Frank and his daughter, Kim's, names may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Barrow Neurological Foundation IBTC, 2910 North 3rd Avenue, Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
