Herbert E. Francis Jr.

Ah, Dr. Francis! I was speaking of you earlier today with such fond memories. We met through art. He was so appreciative of creative endeavors. His kind words were treasured and I was honored that he purchased a few. Herb was one of a kind-a true gentleman. I am sorry that life got in the way of our staying in touch. He is missed.

Thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Francis´ creative writing class and still have the short story anthology from class. Dr. Francis was very encouraging and supportive of my passion for writing and literature. I´ve tried passing on that excitement for literature to my students in Sweden.

Dr. Francis was an inspiring teacher who helped instill in me a love of literature. I still treasure my copy of The Itinerary of Beggars which I purchased at the UAH Student Union bookstore.

Dr. ("Mr." to me from 1971-75 at UAH) was the one most formative instructor during my college career. I was a Chemistry major with the original intent of "getting my English requirement out of the way" but after studying under him as a freshman, I was smitten with the love of literature (particularly poetry) and decided to earn a minor in English before pursuing my ultimate dream of medical school. Curiously, the irony of my educational journey in medicine, no doubt inspired by the seeds...

Fue un honor conocerle,un hombre bueno, inteligente con un humor sutil , una persona generosa, un magnífico lector.....deseo que perviva en la memoria de todos los que le conocimos

A brilliant professor who taught me so much.

Friend and professor, who saved me from myself.

Grateful to have been instructed by such a gifted and caring person.

His creative writing and "Idea of the Tragic" classes has a significant impact on my fiction and helped open the doors for me to get published. Thanks, Mr. Francis, and rest in peace.