James William Franks, 39 of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born August 19, 1983, to Steven Franks and Tammie Blevins Hampton in Pocahontas, Arkansas. James was a devout Christian and loved the Lord.

James was preceded in death with his wife, Rebecca Franks, grandparents, Leo and Hellen Franks, Emory Blevins; niece/nephew Franks twins; uncle, Marty Cagle and cousin, Jonathan Cagle.

He is survived by his children, Isaiah Cook, Megan/Ryan Cook and Audrey Cook; parents, Steve Franks, Tammie (John) Hampton; brother Christon (Danielle) Franks; sisters, Amanda Franks Long (Keith Chappelear) and Tommie Franks Smith (Dakota Hensley); grandmother, Rose Blevins; nieces, Lilly and Ava Franks, Alexis and Brooklyn Long, Lily, Tempi, Jocelyn, and Kinley Chappelear, and Emma Smith; nephew, Joshua Smith and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:30pm Thursday, April 13, 2023, with the service to start at 7:30pm with Tim Smith officiating. All services will be held in the McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation has been chosen as final disposition.