Carey Leslie Francis Jr.

Carey served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service, worked for years as an oilfield electrician, returned to school later in life and earned his Bachelors degree in finance and became a certified stock broker. He was an avid fisherman and loved sitting on the porch telling stories and drinking coffee with family and friends. His greatest passion, though, was for his family and his grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his precious memory are his wife of 53 years Shirley Francis (Aucoin); his two daughters, Jealena Francis Gros and husband Chad of Lafayette and Melinda Francis Tonglet and husband Jason of Gretna; and two grandchildren, Jackson and Josephine Tonglet.

Carey was greeted at Heaven's door by his parents, Cary Leslie Francis and Madge Gordy Francis; in-laws V.A. and Elizabeth Aucoin; son, Wesley Joseph Francis; sister, Elizabeth Francis; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Terry and Ann Aucoin.

Prior to the services Military honors will be performed by the East St. Mary Funeral Squad.

A memorial service for Carey will be scheduled on Sunday March 21,2021. The doors will open at 1:00PM to receive friends and family with services beginning at 2:00PM at The First Baptist Church on 866 Julia St. in Amelia. La. and will be performed by his best friend since childhood, Rev. Frank Pellisier. Military honors will be performed prior to the service by the East St. Mary Funeral Squad. An after- gathering will be held at the Amelia Community Center following the services on Duhon Blvd.

The family would like to give special thanks to Hargrave Funeral Home, Amelia Fire and Rescue, and Acadian Ambulance for all their assistance.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to your favorite charity in Carey's Name.