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Mark Nathan Francis

1961 - 2021

Mark Nathan Francis obituary, 1961-2021, Gladys, VA

BORN

1961

DIED

2021

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Brookneal, Virginia

Mark Francis Obituary

Mark Nathan Francis

Mark Nathan Francis, 59, of Gladys, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 2, 2021. He was the husband of Leigh Ann Jones Francis for 33 years.

Mark was born in Lynchburg, on November 13, 1961, the son of R. Lewis Francis and Betty Ann Adams Francis of Gladys. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and worked for Abbott Laboratories for 40 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Colby Nathan Francis (Lindsey) of Concord, and Conner Jones Francis of Gladys; a sister, Kim Snyder (Chip) of Greensboro, N.C.; a nephew, Chase Snyder; two nieces, Krissy Snyder and Keely Phillips; father-in-law, Clarence H. Jones Jr.; and brother-in-law, C. H. Jones III. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, JoAnn Jones.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at Ebenezer Baptist Church by the Rev. Jamie Adams with interment to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church or the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, 20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710.

Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal is assisting the family.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hendersonfuneral.net.

Published by The News & Advance on Aug. 4, 2021.

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Jo Anne Phelps

August 5, 2021

So sorry to hear of his passing. We rode the school bus together in high school. Was a very nice person and was nice to you on school bus.

Joey Mason

August 5, 2021

Mark always had time to talk. Good friend. Sorry to hear and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Garrett (24502)

August 5, 2021

Leigh Ann, I am so sorry for the loss if your precious husband.

Shelby Payne

August 4, 2021

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mark.I worked with him at Ross..what a nice guy.

Susan Phillips

August 4, 2021

I am so sorry to see if mark´s passing,I am praying for you and your family.He was such a joy to work with at Abbott .resting in the arms of an angel

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