James Walter Francis

James Walter Francis, age 79, of Corbin, passed away on Friday March 3, 2017 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation.
He was a disabled veteran of the US Navy having served in Korea. While in Corbin he was an active volunteer with the Corbin Senior Citizen.
James was preceded in death by his Parents, Herbert and Emily Francis.
He is survived by his many friends at the Corbin Senior Citizens and at Baptist Housing in Corbin.
Funeral service for James Francis will be held at 2pm on Tuesday at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.
Burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #88 in Corbin.
Visitation will be from 1-2pm on Tuesday at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home where messages may be written to the family at www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com