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James Milton "Tootie" Kelton

Passed 11/17/2025

Obituary For James Milton "Tootie" Kelton

James Milton "Tootie" Kelton life came to an end on Monday, November 17 , 2025 at his son's resident in Madison, Tennessee at the age of 86. James was born on December 11, 1938 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of William Kelton and Audrey Ridley.

He leaves to cherish his memories, son, James "Munchie" Kelton; grandsons, Jordyn Kelton and Jacian Kelton; step-granddaughter, Janiah Davis; step-children, Michelle Lane and Michael Lane; sister, Katie Lejuana Kelton Prince, Franklin, TN; niece, Mattie Kelton Scruggs; nephews, Clark "Peaches" Prince, Ronald "Bubba" Prince, Gregory " Scotty" Prince, Joseph "JoJo" Patrick and Howard "Sonny" Kelton, Jr.; cousins and many friends

Mr. Kelton will lie in state on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 11 until 12 at First Missionary Baptist Church, 113 Natchez Street, Franklin, TN with funeral to began at 12 Noon, Pastor James A. Hambrick , officiating and Elder Sharon Martin, eulogist.

Interment Toussiant L`Overture Cemetery, Franklin, TN.


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My deepest condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P. James(Tootie)KeltonπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ½

Frances Hatcher

Prayers and love to the familyπŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏβ€οΈ

Mary Scruggs

Condolences to the family you have our heartfelt condolences love and healing prayers

Marilyn Jordan

To the Kelton and Lane families, sending my sincerest condolences in the loss of you beloved one. I pray that you all will find strength and comfort in the word of God. Look to the hills which cometh your help, for all of your help comes from God. Family stay together and lean on each other during your time of sorrow.

Mother Geraldine Amos

Tootie was a good friend of the Alexander family on Parks St. Growing up as a teen in the mid 80's I have lots of memories of Mr. Tootie Kelton stopping by to chat with my grand parents as we set on the porch. Him and my Grandfather were good friends. Tootie would volunteer to help my granddad do many projects around the house and yard. Building fences and tool sheds. Really CooL guy. Much respect πŸ˜žπŸ™πŸΎ

William Alexander

Condolences to the Family in the loss of your love one..

Dwight W Coffee & Family

Our Park St. family The Coffey, Jordan and,Locke familes would to extend our heartfelt condolences your family is in our prayers

Gwendolyn Coffey

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Waters Funeral Home, Inc. | Franklin, TN

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