Born: 5/6/1932
Died: 12/22/2013
Age: 81
Community: Corunna, MI
Jerry Frederick Francis
Age 81 of Corunna passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013.
Funeral services will be held 10:30am Saturday, December 28, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Dave Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 to 8pm and Friday from 2 to 8pm with a rosary prayed at 6pm.
Jerry was born May 6, 1932 in Owosso, the son of Lyle and Eugena (Lenz) Francis.
He was a graduate of Owosso High School, attended Flint Junior College and served in the United States Navy for 8 years.
Jerry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a 4-H leader and Gun Safety Instructor. Jerry raised Irish Setters and Dachshunds. He spent many years as the booking agent and treasurer for the ZCBJ Hall in Owosso.
Jerry married Patricia LaFave at St. Paul Catholic Church in June of 1962.
He spent many years employed at Genesee Ceramic Tile as a salesman and installer along with managing the Sunset and Dedics. Jerry was also owner and operator of Jerry’s Hideaway in Clio.
He is survived by his son Donald Francis of Owosso; daughter Diane Francis of Owosso; brothers Jack (Teresa) Francis of Owosso and Carl (Judy) Francis of Owosso; sister Lila Furnish of Owosso; nieces, nephews and other family members.
Jerry was predeceased by his wife Patricia; parents; 3 brothers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to ZCBJ Hall in Owosso.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-house.com.
