James Franklin Kilgore, age 84 of Ranburne, Alabama passed away November 27, 2016. He was born November 17, 1932 in Carroll County to the late James Jethro and Emma Pierce Kilgore. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Randy James Kilgore; daughter, Jennie Lorraine Kilgore; grandson, James Keith Brown, Jr.; brothers, Clyde Kilgore and Charles Kilgore; and sister, Inez Dempsey. Survivors include daughter, Yvonne Kilgore Morris of Roopville and son, Dennis Anthony Kilgore of Ranburne; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Arvil Kilgore of Bremen and Wayne Kilgore of Redwood, N.Y.; and two sisters, Miriam Calhoun of Lithia Springs and Faye Jackson of Marietta. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 02, 2016 at 3:00 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Bryan officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 PM until the hour of service. In keeping with the family's wishes, his body will be cremated following the service. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.