Obituary of FRANK LEE FRANCIS

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, May 14, 1993 

Frank Lee Francis, 69, of 28196 Hemlock St., died May 12, 1993, in his home. 

Mr. Francis was a native of Northampton County, N.C. and was the widower of Gladys Casper Francis. He was retired from Holt Metal Products and was a Baptist. 

Survivors include one daughter, Janie F. Ferguson; two sons, Thomas Lee Francis and William McLaine Francis, all of Franklin; three brothers, C.M. Francis of Winton, N.C., Baylus C. Francis of Spring City, Pa., and Lokie Francis of Murfreesboro, N.C.; and three grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. James P. Councill III and the Rev. Wayne Underwood. The family will receive friends at the home of Janie and James Ferguson, 21005 Drake Road, Franklin. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: D2

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Frank Lee Francis, 69, of Franklin, Virginia, died 12 May 1993; he was a Northampton County, North Carolina native, widower of Gladys Casper Francis, and father of Janie, Thomas, and William. 

A graveside funeral for Frank Lee Francis was held 15 May 1993 at Southampton Memorial Park in Franklin, Virginia, officiated by Rev. James P. Councill III and Rev. Wayne Underwood. 

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FRANK LEE FRANCIS

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, May 14, 1993 

Frank Lee Francis, 69, of 28196 Hemlock St., died May 12, 1993, in his home. 

Mr. Francis was a native of Northampton County, N.C. and was the widower of Gladys Casper Francis. He was retired from Holt Metal Products and was a Baptist. 

Survivors include one daughter, Janie F. Ferguson; two sons, Thomas Lee Francis and William McLaine Francis, all of Franklin; three brothers, C.M. Francis of Winton, N.C., Baylus C. Francis of Spring City, Pa., and Lokie Francis of Murfreesboro, N.C.; and three grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. James P. Councill III and the Rev. Wayne Underwood. The family will receive friends at the home of Janie and James Ferguson, 21005 Drake Road, Franklin. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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| Name  | Frank Lee Francis               |
|-------|---------------------------------|
| Age   | 69                              |
| Birth | 1923 (estimated)                |
| Death | 12 May 1993; Franklin, Virginia |
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| Name                    | Relationship       | Residence                    |
|-------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------|
| Frank Lee Francis       | Decedent           | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Gladys Casper Francis   | Predeceased spouse | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Janie F. Ferguson       | Daughter           | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Thomas Lee Francis      | Son                | Franklin, Virginia           |
| William McLaine Francis | Son                | Franklin, Virginia           |
| C.M. Francis            | Brother            | Winton, North Carolina       |
| Baylus C. Francis       | Brother            | Spring City, Pennsylvania    |
| Lokie Francis           | Brother            | Murfreesboro, North Carolina |
| James Ferguson          | Son-in-law         | Franklin, Virginia           |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value             |
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| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot   |
| Date     | 14 May 1993       |
| Edition  | FINAL             |
| Section  | LOCAL             |
| Page     | D2                |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired from Holt Metal Products. 
• Baptist. 

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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