John W. Francis

John W. Francis, age 65, of Grand Rapids, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 24, 2017. John enjoyed fishing and bowling and was a member of Lee Street Christian Reformed Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. John was preceded in death by his wife of 22 years, Cheryl; parents, Leroy and Anne Francis; sisters, Carol and Anna; and brother, Leroy. He is survived by his three daughters, Michelle, Hope, and Jennifer; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Ron (Johanna) Francis, Kirk (June) Francis; sisters, Susan (Jim) Lonnee, Linda (Jack) Start, Patricia Ebel, Rene Sibley, Carrie (Ed) Fancher; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11 AM at Lee Street Christian Reformed Church, 1261 Lee St. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Kent Rottman officiating. A luncheon will follow. Interment will be held at Grand Haven Township Historic Cemetery. Contributions in John's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Lee Street Christian Reformed Church.

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April 21, 2017

Our sympathy to all of the family. We remember the Francis family with such affection. The annual corn roast was a highlight of the summer. It is wonderful to have good neighbors and friends. Prayers are with you. Sheehan Family

- Mary Louise Sheehan Avery

April 15, 2017

Our sympathies are with your family. As a neighbor of many, many years we knew John growing up in West Olive. What great memories. Hold onto the good times...they will help you in the tough times.

- Pat Austin

April 01, 2017

Dear Francis Family, please except my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one John. May Jehovah, the God of all comfort, (2Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort you in this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in His word that gives us hope that one day there will be no more sickness (Isaiah 33:24) and that there will be no more pain and death. (Revelations 21:3,4) We will also be able to see our loved ones that are asleep in death again by means of the resurrection that Jesus spoke about at John 5:28,29, and all those in Jehovah's memory will live forever in peace, on earth. (Psalms 37:29) If you would like to learn more about the wonderful hope and blessings found in God's word the bible, please visit jw.or and may the peace of God that excels all thoughts, guard your very souls

- Delcena Pryor