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James Franklin

James Franklin

James Franklin Obituary

James Edward Franklin, age 72, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1950, in Brownsville, TX. James was a beloved husband to Lynn Franklin for 49 years and a proud father to Jonathan & wife Theresa Franklin, Jamie & wife Brenna Franklin, and a cherished grandfather to Jackson , Leila, Hudson, and Eliza Franklin. He is survived by Kenny Franklin ( brother ) and Mary Buller (sister) . Along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his father Kenny Franklin and his mother Alberta Franklin and step father Oliver Johns.

James was known for his fun-loving personality and his big laugh that could light up any room. He had an infectious smile that brought joy to everyone around him. He was incredibly loyal to his family and friends, always there to support and uplift them. James had a deep love for his Try-C (Phi Delt/Tryon Coterie) brothers from Baylor University. He cherished the memories of tailgating and catching up with them, reminiscing about their college days. His time playing football for the Alamo Heights Mules was a source of pride for him, and he would enthusiastically share stories of his teammates and their victories on the field. His nickname from 3rd grade on was "Tiny" . That was given to him because he was usually bigger than the other boys. This name stuck with him throughout high-school days and even carried on to Baylor because his best friend went with him to Baylor.


Outside of his personal life, James made significant contributions to his community and profession. He was a Mason affiliated with the Fidelis Lodge 1127 in Waco, TX, a commitment he carried from his time at Baylor. James was the President of the Tryon Coterie (Try C) men's fraternity at Baylor University and also served as the President of the Interfraternity Council at the university.

Professionally, James was a Doctor of Chiropractic and the owner and operator of Franklin Chiropractic & Accident Clinics Inc. for 45 years. He dedicated his career to helping others and was highly respected in his field. James served as the Past President of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Texas Chiropractic Association District 10. He was a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, and International Chiropractic Association.

James found solace and community in his faith. He worshipped at both Trinity Baptist and Community Bible Church and His spirituality provided him comfort and strength throughout his life.

In his free time, James enjoyed various hobbies. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and golf. He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to supporting his beloved Baylor Bears. James treasured spending time with his grandchildren and creating memories with them. He also loved traveling and exploring new places.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 21, 2023 at 10:30 am at Trinity Baptist Church 319 East Mulberry Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Jame's name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or a 
charity of your choice.

James Edward Franklin will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His larger-than-life presence and kind-hearted nature will be remembered fondly. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2023.

 

From Lukin Gilliland Jr. : My old friend, James "Tiny" Franklin passed away in the night. We met in 3rd grade, and he was always credited for launching my football career, as I was the one who could best "tie up" this not-so-tiny creature. We remained close, even feeling a "prayer session" in Nuevo Laredo necessary the night before we headed off to college. While he was at Baylor, I'd  travel up the road from Austin to meet what he thought could be the woman of my dreams. Suffice it to say that they were  memorable. After college, at the Gil Price organized "Gappa Semi-Invitational Tennis Classic held at our farm, I threw my back out moving a bench or margarita machine. After several unsuccessful attempts by my family doc to satisfactorily fix the problem, I went to see my amigo Tiny, now a practicing chiropractor, who promptly adjusted me and has kept me largely pain-free until this very day. Even as recently as January, he came to my house to work on my back which had been damaged by a fall in a roller skating rink! I had failed to consider the technical advances made which severely sped up the whirl of the wheels and paid a painful price for it. During many of our times  together, he'd talk about his beloved boys, loving wife Lynn, and tell stories about hunting trips and keep me up-to-date on our old buddy, Mike "Cruncher" Cook. He made my life down here alot more pleasurable and know the "not so tiny" guy upstairs is providing him with similar comfort. But I'll still miss him down here. 🙏 



 
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09/28/23 12:14 PM #1    

Mike Cook


10/01/23 07:03 PM #2    

Robert Ogilvie

We have entered a season of loss. We lose hearing, physical abilities, friends and family. However there are two things we don't seem to lose: weight and old memories. I have wonderful memories of time spent with Tiny Franklin. I grew up in San Antonio but didn't move to Alamo Heights until the second semester of our Sophomore year. I met Tiny the first week. He immediately treated me like an old friend and introduced me to his friends. For the next two years we had a lot of fun together. My first beer (Or 2 or ~) was shared with Tiny at the Falstaff Pavilion at Hemisfair. Another night, on a whim we drove to Galveston, turned around and headed back to San Antonio. Recently we had lunch together at LaFonda and shared stories of children and grandchildren. Tiny was a true gentleman that was always cheerful, optimistic and thoughtful. I am very thankful to be his friend.


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