Obituary of Arthur E. Francis

~~Memorial services for Arthur Eugene Francis 78, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday December 9th at Wesley United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Cook officiating.  Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. one hour prior to service time at the church.  Arthur passed away at CHRISTUS Mother Frances hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born September 25, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Frank and Marion Gorecki Francis.  He married Frances Grace Francis on November 28, 1980 in Pickton Texas.  She survives.  Arthur was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church; he was a retired over the road truck driver.  In addition to his wife, Arthur is also survived by children Kathie Marlin, Richard James Francis, and Frank Samuel Francis, grandchildren Lisa Marlin, Amanda Marlin, Tyler Wayne Francis, Mckenzie Francis, Frankie Francis, Tyler Kimbro, Kendal Kimbro, great grandchildren, Ava Marlin, Maddox James Francis, Addilyn Grace Francis, Jaxsyn Wayne Francis.  Siblings, Donald Francis, Bernie Beauchaine, Gloria From.  He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Gerald Francis, Patricia Grandner, and Delphine Danovic, Richard Francis. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com