We remember Ronald (Ron) Gene Francis, whose spirit departed from us to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the age of 77 at The Barclay at Little River, SC. Ron battled Parkinson’s disease for a number of years.

Ron was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, to Roy and Ruth Francis. Ron was preceded in death by his parents along with his brother and sister. Ron is survived by three brothers, Calvin, Wayne and Floyd.

Ronald graduated high school and community college in Greensboro, NC. Ron served in the United States Marines. His moto was “Once a Marine always a Marine.” Ron’s last job was with the United States Postal Service in Hillsville, Virginia. Ron was very active for many years with Disabled American Veterans in Hillsville, Virginia.

Ronald is survived by his spouse, Jean Francis, three children, Ronald, Jr. (Sharon), Robert (Mandy), and Amy. His grandchildren: Nicole, Camden, Stephanie, Maggie, Sarah, Michael, Daniel, Diego, and Dustin. He considered his grandchildren to be the apple of his eye and they had many, many, fun times together. Ron also had six great grandchildren, Madison, Chloe, Blake, Daxton, Zoey and Ayla. Ron has many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

There will be a visitation at 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 8, followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM. Both services will be held at First Baptist Church of Sunset Harbor, 3867 Sunset Harbor Road, SE, Bolivia, NC 28422.