August 9, 1947-May 8, 2012

Beloved husband of Judith Francis, father of Shelly Lyn and William Matthew, Grandfather of Colby Matthew, father-in-law of Janet Marie, brother and brother-in-law to Lynn and Debbie Pruett and brother to Grace Marie Havens, favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews and a great friend to many others.He was a graduate of Brentwood high school and an Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He worked for many years in the electronics industry. Memorial services to be held at Jefferson Barracks at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society and Humane Society of America.