James Lee Anderson, 91, of Franklin, left this earth for Heaven on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Jim was born on June 27, 1935 at home in Franklin to Norman and Ester Nelson Anderson. His family owned and operated Anderson Greenhouses. He attended Franklin High School and worked in construction for George Grill until a severe fall in 1959.

He started Anderson Cabinet Shop in 1960 and during the next 60 years built many cabinets for local homes, churches across the northeast United States, and many businesses. Jim was a master craftsman and his work is well known.

Jim loved race cars and competed with car #21 at TriCity for a few years. He also enjoyed boating. He built his own boat as a teenager. He and his family enjoyed boating on Stoneboro, Lake Latonka and Conneaut Lake for many years.

Jim served as a trustee at Christ Church in Franklin, and served on the Building Committee after the 1985 fire destroyed the church.

He was also active in Masonic Life and was a member of Lake Myrtle Lodge 316, where he served as Chaplin for more than 25 years. He was a 32nd degree in Scottish Rite and past commander of York Rite Bodies, Chapter, Council and Commandry.

He was married to Camilla Krepp on March 16, 1957 and they celebrated over 69 years of marriage. Children who cherish his memory include Daniel L. Anderson and his wife Melanie of Franklin, and Jill Fishinger and her husband Kurt of Alma, Colorado. Grandchildren include Daniel L. Anderson II and his wife Emma, Tara Anderson Schrecengost and her husband Tyler, and Jack Anderson and Alexandra. Great grandchildren include Daniel L. Anderson III, Weston Anderson, Eloise Anderson and a fourth great grandchild expected in February 2027.

Jim was the youngest of 5 children and his siblings William, Elizabeth, Ruth and Don proceeded him in death. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff- Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin, where family and friends are welcome from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Members of Lake Myrtle Lodge #316 will hold services for their departed brother on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the funeral home at 6:45 P.M. 

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, October 16, 2026 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sam Wagner, officiating.

Interment will follow at Lupher Chapel Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Franklin Building Fund, 1135 Buffalo St. Franklin.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.