Jackie Davis Francis

Jackie Davis Francis, age 89, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home.  He was born in Cannon County on July 25, 1935 to his parents, the late Tolbert Filmore & Vida Lillian Davis Francis Paschal.  

He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Mike) Richardson of Kittrell, Pam (Randy) Todd of Lascassas, Sandy (Pat) Gibson of Murfreesboro, Jackie (Sharon) Francis II of McMinnville and Holly (Eric) Swaim of Murfreesboro; and his grandchildren, Brandie (Robert) Hobbs, Misty (Charlie) Williams, Blake (Rachel) Richardson, Kylie (Dustin) Brannon, Kenna (Jeffrey) Leonard, McKenzie Gibson, Keaton (Autumn) Gibson, Kayla Robertson, Conner Francis, Noah Francis, Jay Swaim, Jordyn (Mac) Granholm, & Seth Swaim.

Also surviving are 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Francis; and his parents, Tolbert Filmore & Vida Lillian Davis Francis Paschal.

Jackie was a mechanical engineer at AERO where he helped design the feet on the Apollo lunar module, was a commissioner on the Cannon County Planning Commission, and was a member of the Adams Memorial Library Board.  He truly loved woodworking and was an amazing carpenter.  He was a member of the Woodbury church of Christ where he attended faithfully.

Funeral Services will be at 4 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup & Bro. Eddie Boggess officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 2 pm to 4 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Potters Children Home or to Short Mountain Bible Camp.

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