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Gary "Lucky" Francis Obituary
Gary Gene "Lucky" Francis, age 76 of Leonardville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on September 3, 1948, in Ottawa, the son of Bruce L. and Ellvene M. (Edgren) Francis. He graduated from Blue Valley High School and served in the U.S. Army following high school.
Lucky worked for the City of Clay Center, City of Enterprise and Bayer Construction in his younger years. He was a high voltage electrician at Fort Riley for 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion and N.R.A. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his dogs. He was an avid KU Jayhawk basketball and football fan and cheered for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
He is survived by his partner of 44 years, Audrey Fritz of Leonardville; two daughters, Angie Carrara and Amy Graves; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dick Francis and Norman Francis, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Walsburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Blue Valley Ball Association or Light Up 66449 and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
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