James L. "J.L." Franklin went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2016, in Odessa. He was born in Comanche on June 4, 1926 and lived in May for a number of years. Prior to moving to May, J.L. worked as for Sivalls in Odessa as a supervisor. Mr. Franklin was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U. S. Navy.
Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his father, James Leslie Franklin, his mother, Audrey Rice Franklin, his wife, Inez Franklin, his son, Jimmy Levi Franklin, and a grandson, Jason Franklin.
Mr. Franklin is survived by three daughters and spouses - Frances Ann Franklin Popham and husband, Dennis, of May, Sandy Crews and husband, Kirby, of Drexell, MO, and Judy Greer and husband, Bobby Greer of Odessa and daughter-in-law, Penny Sue Franklin, wife of Jimmy Levi Franklin. Surviving grandchildren are Steven Popham, Garry Popham, Stacy Popham, James Greer, Kyle Greer, Tonya Quezada, along with numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.