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Norman Edward Francis, Sr.
December 25, 1923 - December 4, 2006

Mr. Norman Edward Francis, Sr. was born on Tuesday, December 25, 1923 the son of the late Ray William and Birdie Iola Wallace Francis. Mr. Francis died Monday, December 4, 2006 in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 82. He was born and a lifetime resident of Trumann, was a well known businessman for over 50 years, member of the Shady Grove School Board, manager of the Shady Grove ball team, chairman of the Trumann Planning & Zoning Commissioner, former member of the Trumann City Council, member of the Trumann Masonic Lodge 693, a 32nd degree mason and a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. Mr. Francis was preceded in death by four sisters,Violet Pavlicek, Lucille Ferrell, Selena King and Earlene Mistich; one brother, J. D. Francis and his parents. He is survived by two daughters, Norma Jean Anderson of Jonesboro and Mary Jane King of Trumann; three sons, Norman E. Francis Jr., Michael Ray Francis and William Howard

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  1. HOLLY KELLY &GARY RUSSELL , says
    January 27, 2007

    WE ARE TRURELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST OF YOUR LOVED ONE ..MR. FRANCIS COULD MAKE YOU LAUGH AND THE STORIES AND MEMORIES HE WOULD SHARE WITH GARY AND I A BLAKE. I HAVE HEARD MORE THING FROM HIM THEN I HAVE EVER HEARD ON THE TV. HE WOULD TELL ME "I DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS"YOUR A FINE WOMEN I LOVE YOU TO DEATH .. YOU DON'T REALIZE HOW CLOSE YOU ARE TO A CUSTOMER UNTIL THEY PASS AWAY I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE, HOLLY KELLYWELL, THE THINGS HE TAUGHT ME I CAN'T PUT DOWN HERE HA-HAHE MEANT A LOT TO ME AND TO MY STORE GARY RUSSELL "GARY'S"

  2. Wilda Eades Wolford, Kokomo, Indiana says
    December 11, 2006

    I offer my condolences at the loss of your beloved father, Norman Francis. Your father and my father, Wilbern Eades, had a very close friendship for many years. Their friendship probably began in the 1940's as I remember visiting the Francis Store and picture show in Shady Grove with my family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Wilda Eades Wolford

  3. Charlie & Nell Tyree Hayes, Trumann,AR says
    December 8, 2006

    Julia, Norma Jean, Norman Jr, Mike, Mary Jane, and BillWe pray that God will bless and comfort you during your loss.Poinsett County lost a part of its history; from the rolling store era, through the super stores of today.God bless each of you. Know that you are in our prayers.Chuck & Nell Hayes

  4. Julianna & Mary Jane King, Trumann, Arkansas says
    December 6, 2006

    We miss you so much, grandpa.You were truly the best.

  5. Dan and Elisabeth Qualls , says
    December 6, 2006

    Bill, Sherry, and family:Our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  6. Jinger Francis-Stacy, Trumann says
    December 6, 2006

    Grandpa, I'm going to miss you so much. You were the first one to tell me that I was going to have a boy, the day I found out I was pregnant. Christmas will never be the same without you. I'll actually miss when you used to come up to me and pat my head and said I got my curly hair from you.I love you Grandpa. It's a relief to know that you're not hurting anymore, and you're with the angels in heaven where you belong. I just wish you could have held my little boy. Love, Your favorite curly headed grandaughter, Jinger

  7. Glenda King, Harrisburg,Ar says
    December 6, 2006

    Norma Jean and Family: It's been a while, I hope you remember me from Elm Chapter OES in Marked Tree. Sorry to read this about your father. Sounds like he was a very busy man. Now he can go rest high on that mountain as his labors here on earth are done. Just wanted to send my condolences and let you know you are thought of. May God be with you and your family as you go through this time of sorrow. Love, Glenda

  8. David Ellison, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    December 6, 2006

    I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Norman for about 3 or 4 years. I worked at cingular wireless, as the cell phone repairmen, and worked on Mr. Francis's phone more than once. I will truly miss his outgoing personality and his funny catch phrases. I am truly sorry for your loss. David Ellison

  9. THE FOSSEY FAMILY, POCAHONTAS, AR says
    December 6, 2006

    We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Norman's family. He was a wonderful man who showed us great kindness. We will miss the jokes he used to tell, which always brought a smile to our faces. You will be missed, Mr. Francis, the world is a sadder place without you.Reba FosseyCraig, Terri & Trisha Fossey

  10. Nicole Halfacre, Trumann, Arkansas says
    December 6, 2006

  11. Denise Dorton, Little Rock says
    December 6, 2006

    My condolences to you all. Norman was quite a character. Trumann won't be the same without him!

  12. Buddy and Vada Showalter, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    December 6, 2006

    Norman was a dear friend for many years and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his family. Sincerely Buddy and Vada Showalter

  13. Hobert and Pauline Smith Family, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    December 6, 2006

    Our deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Francis, we lived down from your home and your store for many many years. What pleasant memories of the times we have been in your store as children. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.The children of Hobert and Pauline Smithold home place-534 Christy StreetTrumann, Arkansas

  14. Brian and Belinda Robertson, Trumann, Arkansas says
    December 6, 2006

    mary jane we are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  15. melinda (moss) woods, trumann says
    December 6, 2006

    I have known MR.Francis all my life.He is such a wonderful man.He has been a friend of my parents Johnny and JOYCE MOSS.MY sympthy goes out to his famly.He wll be greatly missed.

  16. Phyllis soward Hutchison , says
    December 6, 2006

    DEAR FRIENDS,I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOUR FAMILY AND OUR'S HAVE A LONG HISTORY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.HE WAS ONE OF A KIND.YOUR FRIEND PHYLLIS

  17. Devona Sanders Pranger, Paragould, Ar. says
    December 6, 2006

    I lived next door to His Mom and Dad when I was young. and I was a friend to Selena, I saw him at her visitation.I used to go to Shady Grove to see movies with them.My Dad and Mom were Woodrow and Pauline Sanders.My brother is Carmack.

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