Mr. James "Franklin" Nazworth age 81 of Starke, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Center in Live Oak. Franklin was born in Starke on February 22, 1944, to the late Walter Taft and Rachel (Wilkerson) Nazworth. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Keystone Heights and prior to retirement he worked for the Florida Department of Transportation as a Timber Inspector. He enjoyed his church family and was a musician using his talent for the glory of God in and out of his church with his favorite Southern Gospel Music. Franklin also enjoyed hunting, was a great fisherman, and loved golfing. Following retirement, he and his wife spent many happy times camping together. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Willeane (Griffis) Nazworth, grandchildren, Scott Thomas Nazworth and Patrick Alan Nazworth. Survivors are, sons, Daryl Nazworth (Cathy Woodall) and Eric Nazworth (Sherry Thomas) all of Lake Butler. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Daniel Nazworth of Lake City, Rachel Nazworth Cavin (James) of Raiford, and Jonathan Nazworth of Lake Butler along with great grandchildren, Aubrey Nazworth, Jackson Nazworth, Emma Cavin, Calleigh Cavin, and Macie Cavin.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 11:00. Interment will follow at Santa Fe Cemetery with Pastor Brandon Denmark and Pastor Scott Stanland officiating all services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association https://donorservices.alz.org. Arrangements are with Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com.