William “Bill” Francis passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 25, 2019 at the age of 74. He was born on May 4, 1945. He was also preceded in death by his father Bert Francis and mother Ida Healy Francis. He was the brother of the late Junior, Ray, Chuck, Jim, Ruth and Nancy. He has five surviving sisters Dorothy, Barbara, Cindy, Sandy, and Bonnie. He was married the late Juanita Montecino Francis for 37 years. He is survived by his second wife Donna Francis. He leaves behind his son, Valentine (Ricky) Bullig and his daughter, Charmaine Dauterive (Mike). And his grandchildren Joel Vogt (Brook), Amanda Broussard (Eric), Michael Vogt, Megan Delaune, David Dauterive, Nichole Moeller (Jason), and Kristin Bullig. Also his great-grandchildren Anna, Molly, Maurice, Lily Anna, Emily, Flint and Nicolas. Also a host of nieces and nephews whose lives were touched by Uncle Bill. Bill was in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1965. He had many jobs in his life but the job he like the most was dealing blackjack at the casinos. He enjoyed life - fishing, golfing, playing cards and Winning monopoly while playing his daughter when she was young. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be remembered and cherished by everyone whose life he touched. But his love will carry on through his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The services will be private.