Buford Lee Francis

Buford Lee Francis, age 83, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at his home in Fayetteville. He was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Flat River, Mo., the son of Lester and Lucille Bannister Francis. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Buford Lee Francis Jr. and Daniel Ray Francis; and a granddaughter, Aliya Melodie Francis. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Japan during the Korean War. He was called into the music ministry in 1965, and served as music, youth and education director for 45 years. He was a faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great servant of God. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rose Francis; one daughter, Rose Braunns and husband, Les, of Johnson, Ark.; one son, Tim Francis and wife, Kristin, of Bentonville, Ark.; one daughter-in-law, Twyla Francis Rownak and husband, Brian, of Little Flock, Ark.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Moore's Chapel. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Sang Avenue Baptist Church, 1425 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72703, under the direction of Moore's Chapel. To give him honor for his love of God's word, the family request that you give generously, in lieu of flowers, to the Gideon Ministry, P.O. Box 4507, Fayetteville, AR 72702-4507. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:19-20 To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.