COLUMBIA – CW2 Roy Lee Francis, Jr. of Columbia, SC, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born October 5, 1934, in Bertie County, North Carolina, he was the son of Roy Lee Francis, Sr. and Sarah Vashti (Barnes) Francis.
Roy entered military services in 1952 and retired in 1974. He was a life member of the 11th Armored Calvary's Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia, and the 11th Cavalry Blackhorse Association. His extensive military decorations include three Bronze Stars and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Upon retirement from the Army, Roy worked at the Department of Social Services (State Office) for twenty-three years. He was a member of Shandon Baptist Church.
Surviving family members include his loving wife of sixty-six years, Carolyn Faye (Taylor) Francis; daughter, Wanda Francis Rood (Ronald); son, Allen Francis (Shelly); and grandchildren, Sean Francis Rood and Katherine Taylor Rood.
The funeral service will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with visitation one hour prior. Burial with full military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Russell E. Ditzler for his many years of personal friendship and compassionate healthcare.
Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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