Bobby Wayne Francis

FRANCIS, Bobby Wayne, 85, of Mechanicsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit Francis and Mamie S. Francis; his sister, Betty F. Griffith; his nephew, Geary A. Jarrett; and his great-nephew, Jason Scheuerman (US Army). Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Latrelle B. Francis; his son, Steven W. Francis; his two daughters, Sara F. Wells (Tom) and Kathryn F. Hodge (Rickey); and his grandchildren, Magen M. Francis, Rachel W. Laubmeier (Byron), Jeremy Wells, Jackson Edwards, and Grayce Edwards.  Bobby thoroughly enjoyed softball, tennis, hiking, singing and reading. He had a talent for writing poems and songs emphasizing the love of the Lord in his life.  The family will receive friends from 2 – 3 PM on Saturday, July 22, 2023 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 3 PM at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church, 6420 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville, VA. In lieu of flowers, consider donating in Bobby’s memory to Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation (T2T), 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, or The Wounded Warriors Project Foundation, PO Box 758518, Topeka, KS 66675-8518.

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