

James: So I do not know how many of you know, but it has been going on for a lot of years, but, people are trying to undercut the foundations of what we believe, and the most fundamental and important part of that is scripture. This last testimony is his plea for Latter-day Saints to remain true to the Restoration. He would receive thousands of emails and letters from individuals whose lives were changed by his work.

After his mission, he directed his passion and focus into projects and missionary work opportunities, eventually producing eight documentaries, publishing 3 books, frequently speaking at conferences and firesides, establishing the Joseph Smith Foundation, Latter-day Answers, and launching many other organizations and projects. Beginning at age 11, he would spend hours each day studying the scriptures and teachings of the prophets. James’ life was defined by his unparalleled love for his children and his devotion to the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This video was filmed by the Truthseekers Foundation during the recent Restoration Days event, only two months before he passed. James Franklin Stoddard III-beloved father of 10 children and the founder of the Joseph Smith Foundation-passed away with faith and peace after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer on the morning of Septemin Provo, Utah.
