James Franklin  was born on August 7, 1944 in Los Angeles, California.  He passed away on April 16, 2024 at the age of 79 in Detroit, Michigan.  James is survived by Son, Mike (Katie) Franklin, Daughter, Mari (Ethan) Thomasson, Son, Raymond Vance, Granddaughter, Josephine Franklin, Granddaughter, Penelope Franklin, Sister, Patricia Franklin, Brother, William Franklin, III.  He is preceded in death by Father, William R. Franklin, Jr., Mother, Betty J. Franklin, Brother, Tom Franklin.