Herbert Francis Obituary Herbert Wallace "Puddin" Francis Sr., 88, died Friday, February 25, 2005 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. A native of Southampton County, he was a son of the late Joshua Arnold and Dona Vick Francis. "Puddin" was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and retired Postmaster of the Capron Post Office. He was a member of the Capron United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Capron Ruritan Club. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Emily Rose Francis; one daughter, Elizabeth F. Hines and husband, Tripp of Richmond; three sons, H. Wallace Francis Jr. of Kitty Hawk, N.C., James Arnold Francis and wife, June of Gloucester, and Walter Johnson Francis and wife, Allison of Capron; two sisters, Bertha F. Vaughan of Franklin and Margaret F. Drake of Tennessee; one brother, Vernie W. Francis Sr. of Capron; nine grandchildren, Keith Hines, Meade Craun, Michael Francis, Shannon Carden, Kristin Rogers, Carolyn Quivers, Hattie Francis, Clara Francis and Walter Francis Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Hunter Hines, Austin Rogers and Preston James Quivers. Mr. Francis was predeceased by a grandson, Bret Hines; a daughter-in-law, Becky C. Francis; three sisters, Elsie Dover, Gladys Draper and Jesse Withers; and two brothers, L.T. and Moncure Francis. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Capron United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beth Marie Barnett officiating. Burial will follow in Capron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 23081 Meadow St., Capron, and suggests memorials be made to Capron United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Kay Pope, 16208 Old Belfield Rd., Capron, Va. 23829 or Capron Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 128, Capron, Va. 23829. Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 27, 2005. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Herbert Wallace "Puddin" Francis Sr., 88, passed away on 25 February 2005. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and retired Capron Post Office Postmaster. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Herbert Wallace "Puddin" Francis Sr. was held on Tuesday, 1 March 2005, at Capron United Methodist Church, followed by burial in Capron Cemetery. ## The Edited Obituary Herbert Wallace "Puddin" Francis Sr., 88, died Friday, 25 February 2005 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. A native of Southampton County, he was a son of the late Joshua Arnold and Dona Vick Francis. "Puddin" was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and retired Postmaster of the Capron Post Office. He was a member of the Capron United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Capron Ruritan Club. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Emily Rose Francis; one daughter, Elizabeth F. Hines and husband, Tripp of Richmond; three sons, H. Wallace Francis Jr. of Kitty Hawk, N.C., James Arnold Francis and wife, June of Gloucester, and Walter Johnson Francis and wife, Allison of Capron; two sisters, Bertha F. Vaughan of Franklin and Margaret F. Drake of Tennessee; one brother, Vernie W. Francis Sr. of Capron; nine grandchildren, Keith Hines, Meade Craun, Michael Francis, Shannon Carden, Kristin Rogers, Carolyn Quivers, Hattie Francis, Clara Francis and Walter Francis Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Hunter Hines, Austin Rogers and Preston James Quivers. Mr. Francis was predeceased by a grandson, Bret Hines; a daughter-in-law, Becky C. Francis; three sisters, Elsie Dover, Gladys Draper and Jesse Withers; and two brothers, L.T. and Moncure Francis. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Capron United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beth Marie Barnett officiating. Burial will follow in Capron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 23081 Meadow St., Capron, and suggests memorials be made to Capron United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Kay Pope, 16208 Old Belfield Rd., Capron, Va. 23829 or Capron Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 128, Capron, Va. 23829. Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Herbert Wallace Puddin Francis Sr. | |---------|-------------------------------------------------| | Age | 88 | | Birth | 1916 (estimated); Southampton County | | Death | 25 February 2005; Southampton Memorial Hospital | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------| | Herbert Wallace Puddin Francis Sr. | Decedent | Southampton County | | Emily Rose Francis | Spouse | Southampton County | | Elizabeth F. Hines | Child | Richmond, VA | | H. Wallace Francis Jr. | Child | Kitty Hawk, NC | | James Arnold Francis | Child | Gloucester, VA | | Walter Johnson Francis | Child | Capron, VA | | Bertha F. Vaughan | Sibling | Franklin, VA | | Margaret F. Drake | Sibling | Tennessee | | Vernie W. Francis Sr. | Sibling | Capron, VA | | Keith Hines | Grandchild | Unknown | | Meade Craun | Grandchild | Unknown | | Michael Francis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Shannon Carden | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kristin Rogers | Grandchild | Unknown | | Carolyn Quivers | Grandchild | Unknown | | Hattie Francis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Clara Francis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Walter Francis Jr. | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bret Hines | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Becky C. Francis | Predeceased Child-in-law | -- | | Elsie Dover | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Gladys Draper | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jesse Withers | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | L.T. Francis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Moncure Francis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Joshua Arnold Francis | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dona Vick Francis | Predeceased Parent | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Herbert Wallace "Puddin" Francis Sr. was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. 2. He retired as the Postmaster of the Capron Post Office. 3. He was a member of the Capron United Methodist Church. 4. He was a former member of the Capron Ruritan Club.