Orb Francis, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Fort Smith, AR. Orb was born January 14, 1939 to Rease & Ode (Gipson) Francis in Cameron, OK. He was a veteran of the US Army and a retired school maintenance man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; his parents; 4 brothers, Alfred, Elmer, Velmer, & Gene; and sister, Ernie.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Brenda Luman of Wister, OK, Mary Murray of Shady Point, OK; 3 sons, Greg Francis of Poteau, OK, Eddy Francis of Poteau, OK and Michael Francis of Shady Point, OK; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brother, Troy Francis of Panama, OK and sister, Wilma Sue Marler of Cameron, OK; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services: 2 pm Wednesday,December 2, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Luman, Kevin Luman, Jerrid Francis, Aaron Francis, Coady Francis, and Trent Murray; honorary pallbearers will be Kayli Francis, Trinity Downs, Michael Shane Francis, Derek Francis, Destiny Francis, Dylan Francis and Kadynce Johnson.
The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Orb Francis
Orb Francis, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Fort Smith, AR. Orb was born January 14, 1939 to Rease & Ode (Gipson) Francis in Cameron, OK. He was a veteran of the US Army and a retired school maintenance man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; his parents; 4 brothers, Alfred, Elmer, Velmer, & Gene; and sister, Ernie.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Brenda Luman of Wister, OK, Mary Murray of Shady Point, OK; 3 sons, Greg Francis of Poteau, OK, Eddy Francis of Poteau, OK and Michael Francis of Shady Point, OK; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brother, Troy Francis of Panama, OK and sister, Wilma Sue Marler of Cameron, OK; other relatives & Loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services: 2 pm Wednesday,December 2, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Luman, Kevin Luman, Jerrid Francis, Aaron Francis, Coady Francis, and Trent Murray; honorary pallbearers will be Kayli Francis, Trinity Downs, Michael Shane Francis, Derek Francis, Destiny Francis, Dylan Francis and Kadynce Johnson.
The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm.
Orb...you are part of many beloved memories...you were there from elementary school up through high school making us laugh everyday. You will be dearly missed....
ReplyDeleteTo Mary and the entire Francis family, your dad was a fixture all during our school years in Poteau. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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PHS Class of 1984