Charles Wesley Francis Sr.

charles francis sr.

July 27, 1930 ~ February 23, 2011

Born in: Atlanta
Resided in: Atlanta, GA

Charles W. Francis, Sr. Charles W. Francis, Sr., age 80 of Atlanta, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2011. Mr. Francis grew up in Buckhead and proudly referred to himself as one of the "Buckhead Boys." He attended North Fulton High School and graduated from the Young Harris Academy. He went on to earn an associate degree from Southern Polytechnical Institute. Mr. Francis served his county proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Mann Mechanical Co. after a long career in the mechanical contracting business. Mr. Francis was very active in the Young Harris Alumni including service on the board of directors. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Juyne Harris Francis. Mr. Francis is survived by three sons, Tim Francis of Doraville, Matt Francis of Buford and Chuck Francis of Sandy Springs and their spouses; a sister, Sara Francis of Louisville, KY, a brother, Bobby Francis of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Wes Francis of Oxford, MS, Kate Wright of Sandy Springs and Robert Francis of Sandy Springs. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 27th in the chapel at Wages & Sons Funeral Home, 1040 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30086. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the funeral home preceding the memorial service.

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  1. Charlie was a good friend and fellow employee for my 15 years at Mann Mechanical. My love and sympathy is with his family.

  2. TO ALL THE FAMILY – WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY – SORRY WE CANNOT BE THERE FOR THE MEMORIAL, BUT KNOW THAT WE ARE WITH YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. CHARLIE AND JUYNE WERE BOTH TRUE FRIENDS AND WILL SADLY BE MISSED. WE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES WITH THEM IN THE MOUNTAINS AND THINK OF THEM OFTEN, ESPECIALLY EVERYTIME WE WALK BY THEIR CABIN, EXPECTING TO SEE ONE OR BOTH OF THEM POP OUT TO SAY GOOD MORNING. THERE WILL BE NO OTHERS LIKE THEM.

  3. Chuck,Nancy,Wes,Robert,Kate&David–
    I am sorry for the loss of
    another great man in our family.Linda and I send our prayers.We would like so very much to be there with the entire Francis family at this time.
    Walden & Linda Hearn

  4. Chuck,Nancy,and famliy- Just know that we are thinking of you at this time. Our Prayers hope to give you strength and encouragement in the days ahead.-Noel

  5. Tim and Family we are very sorry for your loss. If you need anything please let us know. You and your family are in our prayers.
    Love,
    Ken, Lisa, Briana, Brandon, and Brady Walton

  6. We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Francis was a kind,loving man.We know that he is in his heavenly home now with his beloved wife.Please know that we share in your loss.

  7. Chuck, Nancy, Wes, Robert Kate and David,

    I’m so sorry for Charlie’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  8. I’ll always have fun memories of Charlie and Juyne. What a great couple they were, and I laughed a lot when I was with them. As a kid, I couldn’t believe my aunt had gotten so lucky as to have in-laws like them. The Hearns have been blessed to share in their lives. I’m sorry Trip & I couldn’t be there for the service. We’re thinking of you. We love you!

  9. I HAVE JUST FOUND THIS SITE.
    CHARLIE AND I BECAME FRIENDS AT THE MANY HOMECOMINGS HELD AT YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE. HE AND JUNE WERE MY DELIGHT EVERY JULY. I LOVED THEM BOTH. CHARLIE AND I HAD MANY GOOD CONVERSATIONS BY PHONE AFTER JUNE’S PASSING. WORDS ARE HARD TO FIND BUT I JUST WANT THE FAMILY TO KNOW THAT CHARLIE WAS MY BUDDY AND I TOLD HIM BEFORE HE PASSED THAT I LOVED HIM. THANKS FOR LISTENING…….TOMMY BOYLEN


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