James Brownlow Mccoy

James Brownlow McCoy, age 76, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. Born in Murphy, NC on August 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Billy and Betty McCoy. James was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He was a business man who owned several businesses around town. He enjoyed listening to the Franklin High School Marching Band from his front porch, riding motorcycles and was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan. He is survived by his wife, Darlene McCoy; children, James McCoy, Jason McCoy and wife Elena, and Tiffany Birchum and husband Jeramiah; six grandchildren, Luca McCoy, Canaan McCoy, Neiva McCoy, Aria McCoy, Rhys Birchum and Revan Birchum; one brother, Bruce McCoy; mother-in-law Charlene Roberson and her husband John; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held for James at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is assisting the McCoy family.