James L. Franklin

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James L. Franklin, age 40, of Sullivan, MO, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Cuba, MO.

James Leroy Franklin was born December 24, 1979 in Henderson, KY, the son of Eddie Lee Franklin and Shauna Lynn Donaldson.  As a young boy, his family moved to Sullivan where he grew up and attended school. James went to work at a young age doing various jobs. Throughout his life, he was the father of three children: Kevin, Cassie and Sammy. For several years, James had worked with his father, Eddie and the family business, Franklin Aerial Contracting. 

Those who knew James well, knew has always been 100 percent “redneck”. He loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He also loved music and enjoyed attending various concerts. James had many fond memories sharing experiences together with his niece and nephew, Morgan and Kody.

James is survived by 3 children: Kevin Franklin of Sullivan, MO, and Cassie and Sammy Franklin of Colorado; his father, Eddie Franklin and wife, Denise, of Sullivan, MO; his mother Shauna Johnson and husband, Dan, of Elgin, AZ; 3 brothers:  Troy Franklin and wife, Rikki, of Kirksville, MO, Preston Hillman and wife, Tonya, of Eau Claire, WI, and Joshua Revelle and wife, Alison, of Sullivan, MO; two sisters, Jeannie Braun and husband, Jason, of Sullivan, MO, and Sarah Revelle of Cleveland, TX; a special uncle, Jason Franklin and his wife Christy of Campo, CO; his companion, Angela Martinez of Sullivan; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cremation arrangements will take place following a private family viewing on Friday.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date.

Friends may send online condolences to James’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.

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