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Robert William Francis
 Robert William Francis, age 32 died Tuesday May 22, 2012 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Cleveland County on June 27, 1979 he was the son of Terry and Cindy Sandifer Francis of Earl.  Robert was a member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church of York SC and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Robert was a 1997 Graduate of Crest High School and was owner/operator of Francis and Sons Landscaping. Robert enjoyed Fishing, hunting, dirt track racing, and raising exotic birds. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clem Francis and Bill and Mary Sandifer.

In addition to his parents Robert is survived by his wife of 11 years, Jennifer Barrett Francis; three sons, Blake Francis, Cody Francis and Jacob Francis all of the home; two sisters, Kaye Freeman and husband Wade of Shelby and Faye Wallace and husband Mac of York SC; paternal grandmother, Grace Francis of Shelby; niece and nephew, Mary Grace Wallace and Braxton Wallace.

Funeral Services will be Thursday May 24, 2012 at 3:00pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Russ Bradley and Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday May 24, 2012 from 1:30 until 3:00 pm in the sanctuary of the church. .

Memorials can be made to New Hope Baptist Church, PO Box 116, Earl NC 28038 or Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Francis.

 


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