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James W. "Buddy" Franks September 13, 1946- July 3, 2024

JOHNSON CITY - James W. "Buddy" Franks went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024, at Mountain Home VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN.

The family will hold a visitation on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 2630, Hwy. 75, Blountville, TN. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of Solomon, with Bro. Keith Malone officiating. Military graveside rites will be presented by the American Legion Post #3/265.

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Published by Johnson City Press on Jul. 8, 2024.

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Jeff Shell

July 10, 2024

Condolences to the family. Buddy was a good man and great watch commander. Great sense of humor and loved by everyone. He will be missed.

Sharrell Dykes

July 7, 2024

Capt.Franks was a great person. He was always there for the officers . Capt. Franks really took pride in the Department and what it represented. Prayers for the family.

Teresa Murray Smith

July 7, 2024

Buddy was such a a good man and colleague. I was proud to say he.was.my friend. His passing is felt by many as we are all dininished by your loss. Prayers going up for all of you

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park

2630 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617

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8

Graveside service

3:00 p.m.

Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park

2630 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617

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Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home & Memorial Park (formerly East Tennessee FH)

2630 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617

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