Mr. Campbell Ottile Francis Sr. died on Saturday, Oct. 7. He was affectionately known as “Nat King Cole” because of his singing abilities and “Brother, the Black Frenchie.”
He was preceded in death by his wife, Albertha Francis.
He is survived by his sister, Winifred Scott; children: Curby Francis, Alvion Francis, Campbell Francis Jr. and Zenobia Francis; grandchildren: Ajani George, Aminah Abdullah, James Gunter, Richard Gunter, Campbell Francis III, Jessica Francis, Jalissa Francis and Ah’Venique Francis; great-grandchildren, Raina Thomas, Al-Kawan Sullivan Jr., Gabriella Francis and Greyson Shines; niece, Rita Robbins; nephew, Jeffrey Scott; and other family and friends too numerous to mention.
His Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Blyden Memorial Chapel. The viewing will be held from 9-10 a.m., followed by a memorial service.
Expressions of sympathy to the family may be made online at www.turnbullsfuneralhomevi.com.
