Steve WAYNE Francis Obituary

We announce the death of Steve WAYNE Francis of Decherd, Tennessee, who passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 69. Steve will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Allen Francis and Georgie Louise Wilkerson; his grandfather John; his wives, Flossie Ann Francis and Roxanne Francis; his siblings, Johnny Marvin Williams, Scotty Wade Francis, Katreila Kay Cobb and Syresa Vanzant; his daughter JoAnna Louise Francis; his grandson Steve Wayne Hutto; and his sister-in-law Clara Francis.

He is survived by: his close friend Winda Pickett of Decherd; his daughter Tiny Denise Turner (Darion) of Tullahoma; his granddaughter Taianna Hutto of Tullahoma; his siblings, Charles Edward Francis of Winchester and Mary Hayworth of Winchester; his stepchildren, Freddie Syler of Decherd and Cindy Woodlee of Shelbyville; his grandchildren, AJ Ladd (Lindsay) of Winchester and Dalton Syler (Emily) of Decherd; and his children, Loma Hopkins (Terry), Matthew Johnson (Tabitha), Stephanie Gray (Mike), Jason Hannah and Chris Perry of Shelbyville.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Grant Funeral Services (103 Peters Rd, Estill Springs, TN 37330). A memorial service was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services (103 Peters Rd, Estill Springs, TN 37330).

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice Compassus, 1805 N. Jackson Street, Suite 11, Tullahoma, TN 37388.