John Francis

John Francis obituary, Harrodsburg, KY

John Francis

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345 E. Lexington St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

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26

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Ransdell Funeral Chapel

345 E. Lexington St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

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John Francis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ransdell Funeral Chapel - Harrodsburg on Feb. 23, 2026.
John K. Francis, age 56, of Harrodsburg, KY, husband of Melissa Jenkins Francis, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026. John was born September 4, 1969 in Cherry Point, NC. He is the son of the late Troy Lee and Carlettia Mae (Dunn) Francis. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include: his wife, Melissa (Jenkins) Francis, Harrodsburg; two daughters; one sister, Marilee Francis of London, KY; two brothers, Mark Francis and Joey Francis, Harrodsburg.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Leon Francis.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 26th, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY, with Derek Baker officiating. There will be no graveside services.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 26th, from 11 am until 1 pm, Ransdell Funeral Chapel.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family on john's Tribute Wall at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

26

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ransdell Funeral Chapel

345 E. Lexington St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

26

Funeral

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Ransdell Funeral Chapel

345 E. Lexington St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.