Deacon Michael V. Francis

November 14, 1958 - December 30, 2020

Deacon Michael V. Francis, 62 of Syracuse went from labor to reward on Wednesday, December 30th while residing in Mesa, Arizona. Born in Charleston South Carolina, he resided in Syracuse for most of his life. Michael was active member of his church where he served as a deacon, overseer of the men’s department, and Sunday school teacher. A lover of life, Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking, barbecuing, and perfecting his infamous gumbo recipe. Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents William Myers and Martha Myers; brother, James Francis; and son -in-law, Jamie Pettway. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Jacqueline Francis (Edwards), four adult children, Victoria Pettway, Michael V. Francis Jr, Nile Francis, and LaTonya Francis; mother, Dorothy Francis and step-father, James Francis; six grandchildren, Devon DeLee, Deion DeLee, Deiona DeLee, Diamond DeLee, Gerald McGill 3rd and Zachary Francis; three great-grandchildren, Nasaria Sherman, Jamari DeLee, and De’anni Smiley DeLee; a host of friends and family including his home church Four Square Gospel COGIC and Progressive COGIC.