Mr. Franklin Llewellyn Francis

Mr. Franklin Llewelyn Francis, age 57, of Knightdale, departed this life on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Funeral, 1 PM, Friday, March 22, 2024, at Grace AME Zion Church, 1401 Boyer Street, Raleigh.  Visitation, 12:30 PM to 1 PM, Friday, prior to the service.  Interment, Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Croix US Virgin Islands.  Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the funeral home. 

Survivors; wife, Tara Johnson Francis; children, Gilbert Roberts, Rakeem Spearman, Jasmine Francis, Dominique Francis, Christopher Francis (Claire), Tarisha Johnson, Steven McDuffie, Dominic McDuffie, Javari McDuffie and Willie McDuffie; siblings, Eustace Francis (Julia), Rose Marie Francis, Cynthia Samuel, Eugenie Drew (Demaris), Marvelyn Copeland (Bernard), Allen Felix; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Final arrangements will be handled by James Memorial Funeral Home, 6AA Lagrande Princesse, Christiansted, VI 00820.  1 340-718-8663.