The Herald Democrat
October 1, 2010

BELLS - Lee Francis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, September 29, 2010. His service was conducted by Pastor Houston Garner of Hebron Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 2 at Rosehill Cemetery in Bells.
Lee was born in Bells in August 1925, the son of Jim and Alphia Yeary Francis. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Lee was a Prisoner of War while serving in the Army during World War II. Upon his return from the service, he married Dorothy Brown on June 16, 1945 in Durant, Oklahoma. This loving 66-year union produced two children, Alvin Francis and Nancy Francis (Herrmann), two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Lee served in the National Park Service from 1964 to 1984. He enjoyed traveling, and in his later years, he and Dorothy took many trips all around the country traveling with good friends. Lee served as a deacon of Hebron Baptist Church since 1987.
In talking about Lee, it wouldn't be right to leave out a mention of "fishing," which everyone knows was his great passion. Lee spent many hours with his long-time friend Clarence Davis and others.
Lee's zest for life, compassion and fun times were all products of his love for the Lord, Jesus Christ. His faith was ever present and his family, including brother-in-law Claude Propeck, many nieces, nephews and friends are already looking forward to their reunion in heaven.

Bells, Texas -- Dorothy Dell Francis passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 in Sun City, Arizona.
Graveside services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bells, Texas. Rev. Houston Garner of Hebron Baptist Church officiated.
Dorothy Francis passed away July 29, 2016 in Sun City, Arizona. She was born May 9, 1927 in Bells, Texas to Joe and Mintie Padgett Brown. She married Altus Lee Francis on June 16, 1945 in Durant, Oklahoma.
She is survived by son Alvin Francis and his wife. Betty; and a daughter Nancy Hermann and her husband, Paul; and 6 grandchildren. - - - Mullican-Little Funeral Home