Birth date: Feb 25, 1946 Death date: Nov 11, 2025
Thomas Allan Francis, 79, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born on February 25, 1946, in Ada, Michigan, Thomas was the son of William and Mary (Passmore) Francis. Thomas spent his w Read Obituary
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Remembering Thomas Allan Francis
Thomas Allen Francis, born February 25, 1943, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Thomas was the beloved son of Mary Ellen Passmore, Francis Peterson, and William John Francis, both of whom preceded him in death.
Family and Loved Ones
Thomas was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Rosemary. Also, he preceded in death his brother William Francis and his wife Frances of Monterey, CA, sister Rosemary Peterson and her husband Ralph of Big Rapids, sister Margaret Tyler and her husband George of Saranac, sister Mary Friedenberg of Big Rapids, sister Mildred Taylor of Big Rapids, and brother Donald Francis and his wife Patricia of Bay City.
He is survived by his brother, James Francis, and his wife, Gerarda, of Lowell, MI, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a multitude of other extended family members who will miss him dearly. Thomas also leaves behind his special friend, Marie Barck of Big Rapids, whose friendship meant so much to him.
Legacy and Remembrance
Thomas will be remembered for his deep love for family, his enduring friendships, and the kindness he showed to all those around him. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, and his legacy will remain a cherished part of their lives.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and condolences during this difficult time.
Tom was an advocate for Alcoholics Anonymous. Please consider donations to St. Mary's of Big Rapids and Alcoholics Anonymous in Tom's name.
One of my greatest memories of him is when we stop to visit him after picking up grandma and he had a old chair my dad sat in it and it broke (was already broke) and he made my dad feel bad then he started laughing and told him I was already broken he seen us pull In. Then the next time we stopped he had a bucket turned up side down with my dads name on it.
Plus he was the only one that could call me Lori and get away with it going to miss you say hi to everybody for us
Tom was always willing to share his stories and life lessons, and listen to my stories without judgement. I will miss his humor and smile. Tom was a true friend of mine; I am grateful to have known him.
One Thanksgiving my kids and I went up to Tom and my Mom's for dinner. I had brought my big turkey platter and Tom was moving it off the counter when it fell and broke. I said oh my gosh that was a family heirloom! He felt so bad and then I started laughing and said I bought that at Walmart. We laughed so much 🤣
He had the best sense of humor.
I will always remember how much Tom loved my Mom and how much fun they had together.
