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Carl Edward Francis

Born: 8/17/1937
Died: 9/4/2019
Age: 82
Community: Owosso, MI

Carl Edward Francis

Age 82 of Owosso passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at McLaren Hospital-Flint.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11am Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Thursday from 6pm to 8pm and Friday from 2pm to 8pm with a rosary being prayed at 7pm.

Carl was born August 17, 1937 in Owosso, the son of Lyle and Eugena (Lenz) Francis.

He graduated from Owosso High School class of "1955" and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Carl was a member of the Corunna V.F.W. Post #4005 and St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was active as an usher and in the choir. He enjoyed bowling and golf. Carl loved singing and Polka dancing with his wife.

He married Judy Francis in Owosso on August 31, 1979.

Carl was employed for many years with Complete Auto Transit and retired from Ryder Systems as a Logistics Manager.

Carl is survived by his wife Judy; children Kimberly (Lee) Teichman, Dawn (Gary) Johnson and Michael (Laura) Francis; five grandchildren Jordan Teichman, Garrett Johnson, Hunter Johnson, Natalie Francis and Lily Francis; sister Lila Furnish; brother Jack Francis; and many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

He was predeceased by his first wife Carolyn (Davis), son Mark Francis, his parents and 4 brothers Albert, Lester, Larry and Jerry.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association, Kidney Foundation or charity of donors choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com.
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  Nelson-House Funeral Home
120 E. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867

Phone: (989) 723-5234

Web Site: http://nelson-house.com

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Visitation
Date:   9/5/2019
Time:   6:00 PM
Thursday from 6pm to 8pm
Friday from 2pm to 8pm
 
Funeral Service
Date:   9/7/2019
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   Nelson-House Funeral Home
120 E. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867

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Official:   Fr. Michael O'Brien

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