Lonnie Dale Francis Obituary (1946 - 2014)

Born Jul 30, 1946, Lonnie Dale Francis attended Belfry High School in Belfry, KY. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Lonnie Dale Francis.

Graduation Year	Class of 1965
Date of Birth	Jul 30, 1946
Date of Passing	Jul 02, 2014
About	Lonnie Dale Francis, 67 of Williamson, WV, passed away Wednesday July 2, 2014 in Huntington, WV. He was born July 30, 1946 at Pike County, KY to the late Twyman and Elzie Williamson Francis. He is also preceded in death by a sister; Glenna Niemann and brothers; T. J. Harold Francis and Darrell Francis. He was a General Yard Master for N & S Railroad and a U. S. Army Veteran in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church and served as a Deacon, Assistant Pastor and as Pastor for 17 years until August 2012. He made countless trips to hospital and nursing homes on a weekly basis. He had a gentle spirit, always encouraged and uplifted others leaving a lasting impression. He is survived by his wife Polly Francis, daughter Rhonda Francis of Eleanor, WV, and son Joseph D. (Michelle) Francis of Hurricane, WV, sisters Bonnie Sue (Dorse) Hinkle of NC, Rosa Mary (Jerry) Thorton of IN, brother; Lewis T. (Cherly) Francis of AZ, grandchildren; Sami (Kris) Francis-Johnson of Culloden, WV, Jeremy D. Francis of Hurricane, WV and Jonathan D. Francis of Hurricane, WV.
Events	Funeral services were conducted July 6, 2014 at the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church with Lee Dotson officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY, with Virgil Akers, Steve Bragg, Jeremy Francis, Jonathan Francis, Travis Roberts and Jeff Ball serving as pallbearers. Belfry Chapter # 141 DAV conducted military graveside rites.