Samuel Francis Jr. Obituary
Samuel Francis Jr. (Forest City, North Carolina) passed away on September 18, 2026. Samuel, born on June 1, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Samuel Francis Jr. to show support.
Samuel will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Samuel will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Samuel’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Earl Francis Sr. and Mary Hazel Baynard Francis. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Lattimore Francis; his children, Justin Francis and Kellie Francis Dart; and his granddaughters, Caroline and Charlotte Dart.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Padgett and King Mortuary (227 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043). A graveside service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Cool Springs Cemetery (382 W Main St, Forest City, NC 28043).
