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Percy Joseph "Poker" Francois Sr.

Percy Francois Obituary

FRANCOIS Percy Joseph "Poker" Francois, Sr., at his residence in Donaldsonville, LA, at 5:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Son of the late Joseph Francois and Anna Morris Francois. Husband of the late Lillie Bowie Francois. Father of Laura Ann, Sandra, Percy, Jr., Oscar (Andrea), and Wayne (Delores) Francois, Kimberly Harris, and the late Joyce Forcell, Charles and Glenn Singleton. Brother of Irma Obear, Thelma Carter, and the late Viola Hobbs, Elouise Madison Beatrice Brown and Curtis Shields. Daughter in law, Diane Singleton. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 85. Visiting at Mt. Bethel B.C., Abend, LA., Friday, May 11, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. until religious services at 12:00 noon. Conducted by the Rev. Louis Scieneaux. Interment in Church cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 6 to May 10, 2012.

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Charles Madison

May 17, 2012

To The Francois Family,

I was very sorry learn of Uncle Percy's passing. I wish I could have been there to support you during this difficult time. I know that nothing can fill the empty space created when you lose a parent. I'll never forget the long walk that Steve took with me to help me through the loss of my daddy and Sandy visiting momma in the last days of her life. Know that you are all in my prayers.

May 10, 2012

May 10, 2012

To My Francois Cousins,

I was very sorry to hear of Uncle Percy's demise. I was also releaved that he was gone Home to be with the Lord. His suffering is over. That's a good thing.

I have a problem. I may not be able to attent the services due to illness; however, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. It greaves me not to be present because I think June and I are his oldest living nephew and neice. If I can't come, I pray that he has a grand departure. Give him a good time. Please know that I am praying for you to come through this with pleasent memories. Love you much!

Maxine M. Poindexter, Gibson, Louisiana

Paulette Steib

May 10, 2012

Mr. P, you will be greatly missed. Now I have to send your lollipop's up to heaven. You Blessed me with your smile every Sunday.Thank you for your Love. My son and I will never forget you, you are always and forever in our hearts.May God Bless your family and give them strength and peace through this difficult time. My prayers are with you all. We love each and everyone of you.

Shawn Thompson

May 9, 2012

Rest in peace Uncle Percy. To all my cousins in Abend La. Wayne, Sandy and Kim. God Bless

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