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TRENTON - Willie James Francis, 79, of Trenton, affectionately known as "Chill Will" by family and friends, peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 4, 2014.
Born in Bartow, Washington County, Ga. Mr. Francis was a resident of Trenton for most of his life. Willie Francis was a member of St. Paul AME Church in Ewing.
He was employed by Zettler's Foods for more than 40 years before retiring. Willie Francis was a member of the Masons for 35 years and served with Prince of Peace No.156, of Trenton, where he was Past Master of the lodge; a member of all houses of the International F&AMM Inc.; and he was a 32nd Degree Mason.
He was predeceased by his wife, Emma J. Francis; his parents, Hezekiah and Annie B. Francis, daughter, Sharon J. Lewis, sisters, Cherry L. Francis and Willie Mae Christie, brothers, Hezekiah "Hezie" Francis, Ulysses Francis and Thomas Francis, three grandchildren, Terrance Francis, Martin Francis Jr. and Mekiala Francis.
Surviving are his children, Tyrone (Krystal)Francis, Sonya Francis Brown, Martin (Brenda) Francis, Monica (Hendrix) Dickens, Bridgette (Alex) Tilica and Ulysses Francis; his beloved sister, Helen Holliday; 15 grandchildren,22 great-grandchildren; special friends, Joan Cox-Keith and Loraine Bolin and Raymon C. Brown; his Masonic brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul AME Zion Church, 1130 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08618. Interment will be in Ewing Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church with Masonic services beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements are by Campbell Funeral Chapel, Trenton.
Sponsored by Campbell Funeral Chapel - Trenton.
May God Bless and keep the Family of Brother Francis in his care and they will lean and depend on him.
Brother Isaac & Valorie Upshur
July 11, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories of you forever. Sending love to my cousins.
Lenora "Nono" Green-Ross
July 10, 2014
To all of the Francis family you have our deepest sympathy,and our prayers be with you. The Wells Family.
Phyllis Wells
July 10, 2014
I would like to say Mr Willie was my man I looked up at him he was a hard worker and a good Father. God Bless you to the Francis Family. And I lover you. Stay Strong Your Family Bruce Deck for Life.
July 10, 2014
I share in your loss. It is said, it takes a village to raise a child. Your Dad was a true Villager! Your parents together not only took care of you all...they unselfishly took care of us! Thank you for sharing your Dear Love one with me!(us)
"May God shine is face upon you and give you Peace! "
Tonya Colvin' Davis
July 9, 2014
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WILLIE WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE, WE KNEW EACH OTHER FAMILIES FROM SOUTH TRENTON, BLOOMSBURY STREET. ETC. I NOW LIVE IN CONNECTICUT, HOWEVER I VISITED WILLIE WHEN IN TOWN AND WE CALLED EACH OTHER AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH, I'M TRULY GOING TO MISS OUR TALKS AND HIS JOKES BUT MOST OF ALL HIS FRIENDSHIP.
SHEILA FORD
July 9, 2014
To the Francis children and family extended: I extend my prayers and condolences to you for God's strength and encouragement during your time of bereavement. Be blessed.
Thomas Harrington
July 9, 2014
Uncle Willie,
we are truly gonna miss you. You taught us all to lead by example and for this we are truly Blessed. We will miss your humorous jokes, that big smile, and of course your classy ways. Thank you for being the GREATEST UNCLE and FRIEND. To Be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.
Theodore and Alice Christie
July 8, 2014
im sorry for your lost mr francis will be truely missed ,he was a true gentalman
July 8, 2014
Rosalind White
July 8, 2014
I'm going to miss Bro. Francis, he used to call me for a ride to the doctors, then call back to ask are you sure you not busy? And I say if I was that doesn't matter, then we argue bout me not having to pick him up! Noble Lady Donna L. Fields
July 8, 2014
TiFFANY AM SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR GRANDFATHER. kEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYER. GOD BLESSED YOU ALL ANGIE
July 8, 2014
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