and by trade was an electrician trained by his step father Dave Gurtner of Lakewood NJ. He was an only child and a long time resident of Manchester Township NJ and he then later moved to Waretown, NJ. He leaves to mourn 8 children, LeeAnnetta Francis - Arway of Jackson, NJ, Robert Anthony Francis of Manchester, NJ, Kenneth Mark Francis of Baltimore, MD, Dia Nicole Francis of Berlin, NJ, Michael Monica Francis of Waretown, NJ, Samantha Monica Francis of Waretown, NJ, Crissy VanArsdale of North Carolina,
Robbie Francis of New Jersey (deceased), an ex wife, Elmira Francis Major of Berlin, NJ, a long time girlfriend Robin Monica of Watertown, NJ and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, 2 ex sister in laws, and cousins.