Ross Edward Francis age 68 of Curtis, AR died Friday, June 20, 2008 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was born September 17, 1939 the son of the late Charley and Lowell Gaither Francis. He was a machinist for Scroll Technologies, a 32nd Degree Mason (Scottish Rite), and a member of the Curtis Assembly of God Church. Ross was preceded in death by one son Wayne Edward Francis and two brothers, Bernard and Austin Francis.
Survivors include his wife Lucille Smith Francis, a grandson Seth Francis of Fayetteville, one brother, Bill Francis of El Dorado, and one sister Shelvia Higgins of Springhill, LA.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Monday, June 23, 2008 in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Brother Paul Dorey officiating. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the South Fork Cemetery c/o Annette Milloway, 2302 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923.
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