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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