Rory Randall Francis

Rory Randall Francis, age 50, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Rory was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on December 22, 1969, the son of Frank Francis and Tonya Everman Francis. Rory married Samantha L. Harvey on October 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Deke Francis.

Rory was a Christian in his faith and attended Trinity Baptist Church. He was a correctional officer with the Arkansas Department of Correction in Malvern. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and 4-wheeling.

Rory is survived by his wife, Samantha Francis of Hot Springs; his mother, Tonia Everman Francis of Macon, Georgia; his step-mother, Nona Francis of Malvern; his daughter, Lauren Francis of Hot Springs; his step-daughter, Cornatcia Johnson of Mountain Pine.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 16, 2020, in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Bro. Buddy Leamons officiating.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM, Wednesday at Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Social distancing directives will be in place-100 or less at a time in funeral home, face covering must be worn.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.