Austin Lee Francis age 76 of Bismarck died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at his home. He was born April 15, 1934 in Clark County Arkansas the son of the late Doyle Francis and Hazel Elder Francis Henderson. He was retired from Reynolds Metal Company and preceded in death by his wife, Jean Russell Francis.
Survivors include one son, Charles "Butch" Bennett of Bismarck, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Melissa McKim and husband, Raymond of Donaldson, Arkansas; Josh Bennett; Angela Woodall and husband, Mike; and Billy Bennett all of Bismarck, Arkansas; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one brother, Vernon Doyle Francis of McAlester, Oklahoma.
Graveside services were at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Golden Cemetery near Arkadelphia with Bro. Jim Agee officiating. Arrangements are by Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Online guest register is available at
www.ruggleswilcox.com