John Thomas Francis Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to John Thomas Francis Jr. of Canton, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, departing on April 3, 2025 at the age of 94. John Thomas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Thomas Francis Jr. to show support.
As John Thomas departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John Thomas may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John Thomas leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John T., Sr. and Cecelia Francis. He is survived by: his wife Joan; and his children, Rebecca McLeod (Thomas), John T. III, Michael Kuzara (Ann) and David Kuzara.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, Northrop-Sassaman Chapel (19091 Northville Road, Northville, MI 48168). The military honors was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state was held on Wednesday, April 9th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (133 Orchard Dr, Northville, MI 48167). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, April 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
