https://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/james-franklin Today we said our final farewells to James Lewis Franklin a friend of mine and one of the two founders of J. Farley’s. Timmy and I have spent countless hours at J Farley’s Americanized Irish Pub(lic -House). Jason Farley was a local Fireman/hero who lost his life while saving several families from rising flood waters. Tim’s Father, Bishop Wantland blessed the opening of each location. On Timmy’s death bed I made three promises: to save Farley’s; to finish our book; and to do our last album. In a few weeks that first promise will be fulfilled. If the new owners get their liquor license squared away this week, two of my bands will play 11/20 commemorating Tim’s passing 11/18/2025. We had a reception at Farley’s today following James’s funeral. I spoke briefly at the eulogy stating thatJames passed knowing his eternity was secured a year ago at the church the funeral was held at the urging of Chris the other owner of Farley’s and that James’s beloved J. Farley’s would soon re-open. Just a reminder for each of us to celebrate the fantastic yet fleeting gift of life. James at 5’ 5” lived life large and sucked the marrow out of life scuba diving all over the world, skydiving and riding motorcycles across the country that he had built, doing woodworking that was throughout the pub, and hunting and fishing with his buddy Chris. OOTD - Antique Shamrock cufflinks and 1940’s Bulova Watch - 2005 MTM three piece piece charcoal chalk-stripe suit - Silver w black polka dot p square - Silver and green candy stripe tie - Byford merino wool otc black socks - J Fitzpatrick captoes