Ralph Erickson Francis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph Erickson Francis of Louisville, Kentucky, born in Kankakee, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 20, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Ralph Erickson farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Ralph Erickson is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Eugene and Dorothy Erickson Francis of Kankakee, Illinois.; and his sister Ydeen Francis (Emmy Award Winner). He is survived by: his former wife Madge; his sons, Clark Cushing Francis (Sasha) and Steven Erickson Francis; his wife Charlene Francis; and his stepchildren, Dori and Terri. He is also survived by four step grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org).
