Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Francis, Charles Edward, NPD November 1, 1937
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Virginian-Pilot November 3, 1937
Funeral services for City Sergt. Charles E. Francis, who was found dead in bed 
at his home, 1132 Graydon avenue, early Monday morning, will be conducted at H. 
D. Oliver's Funeral Apartments, 610-12 East Freemason street, this afternoon at 
3 o'clock.
The Rev. B. M. Persinger, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church, and Chaplain W. E. 
Callender, of the United States Public Health Service Hospital, will officiate. 
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mr. Francis' death was attributed to a heart attack, the third that he had 
suffered within recent months. He is believed to have been dead several hours 
when found by his son-in-law, Harry Oliver Cheshire, who had gone into his room 
to talk to him.
Occurring on the eve of yesterday's general election, Mr. Francis' death 
precipitated a scramble for the office of city sergeant, with five candidates in 
the field.
A native and lifelong resident of Norfolk, Mr. Francis was active in the 
political life of the city for many years. Before being elected city sergeant 
eight years ago, he had served as deputy commissioner of revenue for nearly 30 
years. Also, he was active in fraternal circles, being a member of the B. P. O. 
Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the Shrine.
Flags over city government buildings were at half-mast yesterday, in token of 
mourning over Mr. Francis' death.

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