David Lee Francisco Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 1, 2026 in Salem, Virginia

David Lee Francisco Sr.

August 8, 1938 - June 1, 2026 (87 years old)

Salem, Virginia

David Lee Francisco Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 1, 2026 in Salem, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

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David Lee Francisco Sr.

August 8, 1938 - June 1, 2026 (87 years old)

Salem, Virginia

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David Lee Francisco Sr. Obituary

The family of David Lee Francisco Sr. of Salem, Virginia announces his passing on June 1, 2026. David, born on August 8, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Lee Francisco Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Dorse and Virginia Boothe Francisco; his wife Darlene Lyons Francisco; his children, Debra Mae Francisco and Ronald Jay Barker; his brothers, Willis, Robert and Earl Francisco; his grandson Dennis Glenn Francisco; his great grandchild Noah Herbert; his granddaughter Laura Elizabeth Barker; and his daughter-in-law Joanie Barker.

He is survived by: his children, Glenn Cordell Francisco (Patty), Timothy Lee Francisco (Gail), Catherine Ann Hall, David Lee Francisco, Jr. (Lydia), Pamela Ann Lloyd, Amy Marie Hale (Mitch), Linda Wilson (Tim), Jerry Barker (Freda), Darryl Barker, Steve Barker (Susan) and Kenneth Lee Francisco; his brother Cecil Francisco (Betty); his siblings-in-law, Gerald Lyons, Regina Talbert and Lassie Wiladean Lindsey; his grandchildren, Ashley Nicole, Stephanie Dawn, Katrina (Chris), Christy Dawn (Tracy), Joshua (Erica), Melina (Erica) of Chloe, J. R., Jesse (Shelby), Savannah (Andy), Jason, Tim (Maria), Richard Grubb (Maggie), Angie Vaughn (Chris), Matthew Barker (Amber Waltz), Lee Ann Barker (Winston Lewis), Travis Barker, Brian Snider, Casey Davis (Jacob), Jacob Barker, Natalie Wilson (Dawson Yopp), Heath Wilson (Fallon), Katherine Denton, Natalie Denton, Miranda Denton and Elijah Jude; his great grandchildren, Kirra, Jordon, Nolan, Marissa, Treavor, Braydon, Alaynna, Kinzley, Emberly, Tylor, Tucker, Teagan, Bridget, Desta, Jonathan, Brittney (Dion), Alyssa Grubb, Drake Vaughn (Breyanna), Justin Grubb (Dominica), Elizabeth Barker, Anthony Barker, Jaidan Barker, Aubrey Barker, Amelia Davis, Noah Barker, Beckett Yopp, Emma, Penelope, Benjamin, Page, Caroline, Nathan, Taylor, Brooke, Calista, Haleigh, Daniel, Corbin, Logan, Meleah, Ava, Arabella and Adeleah; his great great grandchildren, K. J., Dory, Bryson, Jace and Bentley Vaughn; his former wife Camilla Bentley; and his close friend Cecil Snider.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory



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June 06

Visitation

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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June 06

Funeral service

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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June 06

Burial

Sherwood Memorial Park
1250 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153

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