Charles Edwin Francis

Charles Edwin Francis, age 84, of Palestine, Texas, passed away on Saturday, the 12th day of July 2025, at TruCare Living Centers in Palestine.  He was born on the 31st day of December 1940 in Rosenberg, Texas to parents Patrick Francis and Floy Mozelle Dresell Francis.  Mr. Francis was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was also an excellent storyteller and loving provider for his family.  He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.

Mr. Francis is survived by his wife of 63 years June Cely Francis; daughters, Michelle McDougald and husband Gene and Suzette Makar and husband Rob; son, Drew Francis and wife Cindy; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild, along with numerous other family and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents Pat and Mozelle Francis and his brother Jerry Francis.

Cremation services for Charles Edwin Francis are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.  Please visit his online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with his family.

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