Merlin Francis Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merlin Francis of Mountain Home, Arkansas, born in Carroll, Iowa, who passed away on May 19, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merlin Francis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Melvin Francis and Elsie Francis (Auen); his spouse Beverly (Penning); his daughters, Sharon Sim and Lori Bolding; and his sisters, Erma Ross and Zella Holloway.

He is survived by : his sons, Alan Francis (Laurie) and Brian Francis (Diana); his grandchildren, Sara Reed (Joe), Crystal Williams, Steven Williams, Mandy Gray, Nathan Francis (Natalie), Erin Ford, Darin Francis (Joy), Kerri Rusher (Collin) and Gage Davis; and his sister Beverly Lindsay. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Wounded Warrior Project.