]Jessie Earl Francis, 75, of Lunenburg, Va. joined his family in Heaven on May 29, 2018. He was the son of the late John W. Francis and Doris S. Francis and brother of the late Irving Francis. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nell P. Francis; his son, Mark Francis and daughter, Michelle White (J.C.); four grandchildren, Jonathan Francis, Travis Wilmouth, Hillary Nelson and J.J. White; his sister Molly F. Newton, twin brother, James Francis and brother Louis Francis (Margaret). Jessie was employed as a meat cutter for 35 years and retired from Wright’s Superette.

The family received friends Friday at the Staples Funeral Home, Victoria, where funeral services were held Saturday, June 2, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Oakwood Cemetery, Victoria. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Victoria Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1419, Victoria, Va. 23974. Online condolences may be made at www.staplesfh.com.

Staples Funeral Home served the family.