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Sylvester Francis Obituary
On Monday, September 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Bernetta; devoted father of Tonya Cerise; son of Mary Francis. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Deonte, Dajon and Sean; five sisters, Sandra Powell, Jacqueline Townsend, Carolyn Francis, Florence Canada and Fern Francis; three brothers, James Francis, II, Frank Matthews and Elwood Townsend; one goddaughter Alva Yelverton, a host of other relatives and friends. The late Mr. Francis will lie in state at Beulah Baptist Church, 5820 Dix St., N.E., Monday, September 19 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Pastor Marcus Turner, officiating. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Services by STEWART.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvester Francis
Liz Latimer
September 28, 2005
To sissy,
Tom will be greatly missed by all and you can count on me for support
Theresa Law
September 28, 2005
To cousin Sissy.
I'm sorry for your lose and want you to know that I'm always here for you, morning ,noon and night. Please know we cousins stick together
Jim & Maude McCannon
September 26, 2005
To Bernetta & Family
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. May you know that others do care and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Remember, wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. May God give you the strength to carry on and bless each one of you. Sincerely,
Patrick Beverly
September 21, 2005
Our Condolences to the Family Tom was always nice respectable and hardworking a true gentleman.
Patrick Beverly, And Frank Schiavone.
National Gallery of ART
Dorine Hagarman
September 20, 2005
Bernetta,
I am sorry for your lose. I know how much Tom meant to you. My thoughts, prayers, and all my love goes to you and your family.
Dorine
Gaye Brown
September 19, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. May God continue to bless and keep you in his care. God is able to do anything but fail.
Nina Summers
September 19, 2005
Bernetta, I am so sorry for your lost. Tom is going home may he rest in peace and may god bless you and your family. Love You. Nina
ann wilson
September 18, 2005
To Sis,
What a true friend Tom was to so many and especially to me.A loving, giving and caring person who would do whatever he could do to help you. I am so blessed that God allowed me to know Tom. Thank you Sis for sharing Tom with so many of us. My prayers are with you and the family. I will truly miss his smile , his love and his friendship.
May God continue to bless and strengthen you and the family.
love, ann wilson
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