James "Jim" Francis's obituary , Passed away on December 22, 2024 in Bluefield, West Virginia

James "Jim" Francis

May 26, 1936 - December 22, 2024 (88 years old)

Bluefield, West Virginia

James "Jim" Francis's obituary , Passed away on December 22, 2024 in Bluefield, West Virginia

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Cravens-Shires Funeral Home - Bluefield

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James "Jim" Francis

May 26, 1936 - December 22, 2024 (88 years old)

Bluefield, West Virginia

James Francis Obituary

We bid farewell to James Francis (Bluefield, West Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 22, 2024 at the age of 88. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Francis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Tom Francis and Vernita Dunn Francis. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Holt Francis; his children, Fred Francis (Kathy) of Jonesborough, TN, Kathy Poe (Danny) of Williamsburg, Linda Dotson (Kenneth) of Campbellsville and Lisa Francis of Rustburg, Virginia.; his grandchildren, Amy Ferrell, James Francis, Rebekah Hodges, Alex Lay, David Poe, Steven Poe, Matthew Poe, Jacob Dotson, Jenna Crockett, Jonathan Dotson and Julia Rodgers; and his siblings, John Francis of Clearwater, FL, Albert Francis of Crozet and Betty Shrader.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Homes (3431 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home - Bluefield



Sat

Jan 04

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Cravens-Shires Funeral Homes
3431 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701

Sat

Jan 04

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Cravens-Shires Funeral Homes
3431 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701

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