Fred A. Francies passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis Carol (Dodd) Francies and their daughter Kimberly Francies Brink and grandson Nicholas Brink. Survived by his children Kevin B. Francies and his wife Debra, Martha Francies Johnson and her husband Russell, Rebecca Francies Gibson and her husband Chris, and Dana Royce Francies and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He joined the Navy at a young age and completed almost 22 years of service. He served combat tours in both Korea and Vietnam. He returned to Oklahoma to pursue a degree in education and raise his family. After graduation he moved to Texas and taught English, History, and Computer Science for 25 years, mostly at Natalia ISD. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Mission Burial Park South with Navy Military Honors to render Services.