Phillip Wayne Francis, 84, Crawfordsville, passed away Friday morning at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Mr. Francis was born on March 6, 1930 in Crawfordsville to Lewis and Evelyn (Cox) Francis. He was a 1948 graduate of Crawfordsville High School and retired from Mid-States Wire after 40 years. His memberships included Sons of the American Legion Post #72, Eagles Lodge and the City Bowling League. He loved Purdue. He enjoyed pig farming. In his youth he began showing pigs in 4-H and continued this hobby with his children and grandchildren.
He first married Sharon McClain in 1950 and she passed. He then married Carol Fitzwater in 1971 and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Randall Lee Francis, Jeffrey Phillip Francis, James Christopher Francis, Richard Scott Francis, John David Francis, William Fitzwater, Donna J. Myers, Deborah Lynn Francis, Carla Hurt, Arlene Edwards, Sally Tribbett, Patty Fitzwater, Sandra Harshbarger, Pamela Bagley, Jan Sullivan, Amy Peters, Kimberly Francis and Keri Francis, sister, Patricia Barnes. In addition 42 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren survive.
He is preceded in death by his parents, step father, Don Wingert, son, Michael Lewis Francis, sister, Penny Osborne.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Tuesday December 9 at Hunt & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Wilke officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery North. Friends may call 3-8 PM Monday in the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.