Richard Craig Francis

He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1946. Rick graduated from Rencrest High school and received a degree in Fine Arts from Widener College. He married Cathy Ann Machette Francis on July 10, 1981.

Rick worked in Steam Turbines for: Westing House, GE, Siemens, and Mitsubishi. He was a NRA Lifetime Golden Eagle member and had passions for: auto racing, America Shooting Sports, family, and helping children (especially around Christmas).

He is survived by his wife Cathy Ann Machette Francis; 3 children: Melissa Ann Hammaker, Matthew Craig Francis, and Kimberly Jean Smith; his 3 siblings: Nancy Francis Bonner, Peggy Francis Wren, and Gregory Francis; and his 6 grandchildren: Emma Levine Francis, Amelia Grey Francis, Davis Richard Francis, Billy Martin, Amanda Martin, and Jackie Martin

Funeral arrangements will be held at 10:00 am, December 26, 2020 at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home in Oviedo.