JACK FRANCIS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 20, 2013.

FRANCIS
JACK A.
Born September 1, 1921 and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on March 18, 2013. Survived by wife, Norma; son, Robert and wife Nancy and grandson Sam of Derry, New Hampshire; daughter, Amy Janke and husband Kerry and granddaughter Meghan Rose of Green, Ohio. He retired after 45 years from Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania where he had various assignments in outside plant construction, including four years with the Ballistics Missile Early Warning System. He served as a pilot in the Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Silver Eagles Association and continued in the active reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He was a member of Lodge # 269 F. & AM, and a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite of Southwestern Pennsylvania. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. at the ANTHONY FUNERAL HOME GREEN CHAPEL, 4178 Massillon Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685, where the family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. (Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.899.9790, anthonyfh.com)
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March 21, 2013

Dear family, Chip let me know about Jack. You have our deepest sympathy. I haven't seen any of you for many years but mom (Elizabeth Fink Simmons) was Jack's cousin. I'm Cindy Adams. May God bring you all peace.

March 20, 2013

Norma,
We are in Florida and I just read about Jack in the on line post gazette. Both bill and I are very sorry to learn about this. Please know that you, Amy and Robert are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will be home mid to late April. I will call you.

Kiki and Bill McConnel

March 20, 2013

Throw your burdens upon the God of all comfort, because he cares for you, and will give you the strength needed to endure. - 1 Peter 5:8.

March 20, 2013

Patsy Baxter

You will truly be missed, Uncle Jack, but the memory of your gentle smile and quiet presence will be a part of me always. Patsy
Thoughts and prayers for you dear Norma and the family. Patsy, Chub and family

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