Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

James William Franks Jr. was born June 22, 1944 in Wayne County, the son of the late James William Sr. and Sarah Marie Melson Franks. He was united in marriage to Diane Casner on April 13, 1969.

James honorably served his country during the Vietnam era in the United States Army. James worked for many years at Genesco Manufacturing Comany, Eaton Manufacturing Company in Hohenwald, and he retired from Hassel and Hughes Lumber Company.

He was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church. In his spare time, James loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and was a very dedicated Braves fan. Mr. Frank...