Timothy (Tim) J. Francis

STOW - Timothy J. Francis passed away at his home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 79.

Born in Cleveland, Tim was a proud graduate of Chanel High School and Gannon University in Erie, PA, where he cultivated a lifelong love of history, a career in sales, and a strong commitment to providing for his family.

Tim was a caring family member and friend. He is survived by his brother, Jim (David Godfrey) Francis, and his five children, Lisa (David) Miholer, Caryn (Shane) Stierhoff, Matthew (Jennifer Weeks) Francis, Diane (John Daley, Jr.) Francis, and Sharon (Eric Kemp) Francis; his grandchildren, Rachel (Zachary) Tilves, Sarah (Emmanuelle) Willis, El Francis, and Quinn Francis, as well as his great-granddaughter, Catherine Tilves.

Tim was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Christine; parents, Edward and Lillian, and his brother, Edward.

Services will be held Monday, November 4, 2024, at 1:30 PM, at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow 44224, where friends may call from 11 AM, until time of service. Burial will follow at Silver Springs Cemetery in Stow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tim's memory to the ROTC Program at Gannon University , 109 University Square, Erie, PA  16541.