The Fulton News - September 17, 1959
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   Clarence Walter Francis, 74, resident of Fulton for the past year and a half,
Died Friday morning at 5:30 a.m. at the home of  his daughter, Mrs. William
S. Stokes, Court Drive, following a long illness.

   He was born Dec. 16, 1884 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of late Victor and
Rose DeFrates Francis. For many years he was associated with Ray's Brand 
Products Company in Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Francis moved to Fulton about 
18 months ago, and have been making their home with their daughter for the past 
few months. He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church of Springfield.

   He leaves his wife, Mrs. Beulah M. Francis; a daughter, Mrs. William B. Stokes 
of  Fulton; two grandchildren, Linda and David Stokes; a cousin, Mrs. Zoe Plunkett 
of Springfield.

   Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Whitnel Funeral 
Home Chapel, with Rev. Charles Roe, pastor of the First Christian Church officiating.
Interment was in Obion County Memorial Gardens.