Mr. James Lee Sinnett, 82, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin. He was born December 1, 1926 at Deer Run, WV and was the son of the late Harvey and Myrtle Bolton Sinnett. Lee was a 1947 graduate of Franklin High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer USS O'Brien. Following the war, he continued his service to his country as a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves. He was employed as a fingerprint analyst with the FBI for several years, but the love of Pendleton County brought the family back. Mr. Sinnett was a well-known face in the community, having worked in several local businesses including Bowman's Store, Bowers' Market and Gordon Foods. In 1962, Lee joined People's Life Insurance and enjoyed a long and distinguished career with them. During his tenure with People's, he was often one of the top performers in the company, garnering many coveted awards and great admiration by his peers. In 1986, he retired from People's, but soon joined Pendleton County Insurance where he continued working for several more years. He was a member of the Franklin Lions Club, Pendleton Masonic Lodge #144 A.F. & A.M., and a charter member of the Franklin Ruritan Club. On May 13, 1948, he married the former Betty Lou McCoy, who survives. Also surviving are - One daughter - Brenda Sinnett of Ellicott City, MD One brother - Harvey J. Sinnett of Chittenango, NY Two granddaughters - Stacy Jenkins of Fredericksburg, VA Heather Aumann of Franklin, WV Five great-grandchildren - Brady, Chandler, Samantha and Danielle Jenkins of Fredericksburg, VA Wyndsor Aumann of Franklin, WV And many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet S. Hammer; four sisters, Eva Kesner, Treva Nesselrodt, Mary Harman and Madelene Mitchell and one brother, Keith Sinnett. A service to honor Mr. Sinnett will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Walnut Street United Methodist Church in Franklin, WV, where he had been a lifelong member, with Rev. Robert Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery at Franklin with graveside services conducted by members of the Pendleton County Honor Guard and Pendleton Masonic Lodge #144 A.F. & A.M. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Memorials may be made to Pendleton Manor, P. O. Box 700, Franklin, WV 26807 or Walnut Street United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 638, Franklin, WV 26807.