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Paul Francis Obituary
Dr. Paul C. Francis
60, passed away Aug. 20, 2011. A long-time resident of Indianapolis, Paul was born in St. Louis on Aug. 13, 1951. Paul worked at Eli Lilly as a Research Toxicologist for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carla Cooper. Survivors include his wife, Jeri; daughters, Alexandra and Victoria; parents, Charlie and Bernetha; and brothers, David and Steven. Paul's family will hold a celebration of life Saturday, Aug. 27 at Bridgeway Community Church in Fishers, IN from 4 to 7 p.m. For condolences and more information, visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paulfrancis/journal. Indiana Funeral Care is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Don Curtis
August 30, 2011
I knew Paul in high school -- we ran together w/ the Shawnee Mission South Cross Country Team. He was a dedicated, dependable, accomplished athlete on a winning state team. Thanks for the memory, Paul.
Rich Stuart
August 26, 2011
Paul was one in a million. He would always come in my office and be as positive as possible. even feeling as poorly as he must have. God please Bless his family, and comfort them as best you can. Take care Paul,You will be missed!
August 25, 2011
August 25, 2011.
One of us, John, was a colleague of Paul's at Lilly.
Please accept our sincere condolences on his untimely death --we were very sad to learn about this in today's edition of "The Indianapolis Star".
Ann and John McGrath.
August 25, 2011
Paul and I were in graduate school at the Univ of KY. At UK, I always remember him as somewhat quiet but thoughtful and purposeful with his science. I saw him a few year ago at Lilly while in remission. He looked terrific. The toxicology community, particualrly our colleagues at Lilly, will miss him.
Dr. Bill Brock
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