It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Attorney Leonard Bernard Francis, Jr., on April 23, 2025. Known affectionately as “Cocky”, Atty. Francis was a man of intellect and unwavering moral conviction. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice and service to others.
He leaves a legacy through his sons, Nyere Francis, Sr., Dr. Kenny Hendrickson; daughters, Dr. Kula Francis Hendrickson, Donnica Williams; Grandsons, Nyere Francis, Jr., Tyereeq Perez; Granddaughters, Madison Francis, Knala Hendrickson; Great-grandchildren, Nyea and Nyel Francis, Logan Industrious; Sisters, Eleanor Turner Thomson, Karen Turner, Joyce Francis Edwards, and Faye Francis-Jenkins; Brothers, Alfred A. Turner, Clayton Francis; Sisters-In-Law, Rodrene Turner, Donna Cisse, Valorie Lynch, and Linda Phillips Prentis; Brothers-In-Law, Derrick Jenkins and Rupert Roberts, Jr., Nieces, Cheryl Thomson, Linette Thomas-Tyler, Juliette Smith; Charmaine Venzen, Norma Parsons, Shawna L., Kishma S., Chenelle, Melissa, and Jasmine Francis, Nichole Jenkins; Nephews, Luis Rosario, Walter and Michael Thomson, Jermaine John, Michael Jenkins, Jamal, Xavier, and Randolph Francis; Cousins, Glenroy Smith, Bastanio David, III, Lauritz David, Cheryl Hermon, Glenora, Glenda, Linda, and Glencia Joseph, Coreen Rodgers-Reed, John Trotman, Jr., Morales Trotman, Glenn, Desiree, Lucita, and Sonell Francis, Emile Francis, Jr., Laurie L. Francis-Venzen, Ray, Duane, Delma Laverne, Emmett, and Roy Francis, Isa and Diane Shachove, Martha Luis, Other family including The Benjamin, Hermon, Francis, Monsanto, Birch, Mulraine, Trotman, DeCastro, Donadelle, and Vessup Families, Special Friends, Linton and Marilyn Rabsatt, Clarence “Plow” White, Atty. Stylish Willis, Tyel Lawrence, Franklin Connor, Wayne Hodge, John Prevost, Alberto “Junie” King, Dennis Frett, Daylight Bakery Crew, 3MJV Auto Sales, and other family and friends, too numerous to mention.
The viewing is scheduled for Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at New Herrnhut Moravian Church. A service will follow immediately at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Francis Cemetery in Smith Bay.
Tributes may be sent to: francistributes@gmail.com. Flowers and wreaths may be sent to Dan Hurley Home for Funerals.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. For online condolences or to share a special memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com
