Walter N. Francis, Jr. 61, of Disputanta, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010. He was the son of Walter N. Francis, Sr. and the late Eunice Turner Francis. He was a devoted member of Western Heights Baptist Church as he loved his Lord and church family. He loved riding his Harley, although, Walter was a family man who always put his family before himself He is survived by his wife, Christine A. Francis of Disputanta; daughter, Sherry E. Dutton and husband, Paul of Colonial Heights; two sons, Timothy E. Francis, Sr. of Dinwiddie and James D. â??JDâ? Steele and wife, Alicia of New Orleans; daughter, Rebecca â??Beccaâ? Francis of Disputanta; four grandchildren, Timothy E. Francis, Jr., Jasmine N. Francis, Chloe and Melanie Steele; two sisters, Peggy Taylor and husband, Bobby of Disputanta and Thelma Cooper and husband, Lonnie of Hopewell; brother, Keith Francis of Norfolk. A memorial service will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Western Heights Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Western Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 24416 Cox Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at
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