Kevin Francis

Kevin Francis, 53, of Harleton, went home to his Lord on Monday, September 9, 2024. 

Kevin Shane Francis was born May 26, 1971, in Gladewater, Texas, to Keith and Judy Brown Francis. He worked as a heavy-haul driver, and enjoyed life to the fullest. Kevin loved his family and getting together with everyone. In his spare time, he hunted, attended and watched sports, including NASCAR, and especially liked cooking. Kevin attended Life Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and had a great passion for his Lord.

He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Francis, and a grandson, Cayden Whitfield.

Survivors include his wife, Amber Francis; mother, Judy Francis; sons, Aaron Francis and wife, Robyn, Jeffrey Norton; daughters, Kyndel Francis and significant other, Vincent Wright, Chelsea Norton and significant other, Brian Whitfield; grandchildren, Declan Keith Francis, Gattlin Lane Francis, Blayne Whitfield, Kayden, Hattie, Presleigh, Jett, Hensley, and Rhett; brothers, Brian Francis and wife, Teri, Lance Francis and significant other, Christy Fordham; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Stephen Noble, Clint Cooper, T. W. Evans, Vincent Wright, Baron Francis and Travis Fears.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Croley Funeral Home in Diana with Pastor Prentice Burks officiating. Interment will follow at New Grover Cemetery in Marshall. A visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday evening at Croley Funeral Home in Diana.