STEVE WAYNE

FRANCIS

STEVE WAYNE FRANCIS, age 69, of Decherd, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, November 6, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Francis was born in Sewanee, Tenn., to the late Charles Allen Francis and Georgie Louise Wilkerson on September 9, 1957. Mr. Francis was retired from Rogers Group Inc. Mr. Francis enjoyed fishing, boating, scrapping and especially U.T. Football and the Kansas City Chiefs.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Francis was preceded in death by his grandparents, Poppa John and Moma Georgie Wilkerson, his two wives, Flossie Ann Francis and Roxanne Francis, brothers; Johnny Marvin Williams, and Scotty Wade Francis, sisters; Katreila Kay Cobb and Syresa Vanzant, daughter, JoAnna Louise Francis and grandson, Steve Wayne Hutto.

He leaves to cherish his memory, special friend, Winda Pickett of Decherd and daughter, Tiny Denise (Darion) Turner of Tullahoma, granddaughter, Taianna Hutto of Tullahoma, brother, Charles Edward Francis of Winchester and sister, Mary Hayworth of Winchester, grandchildren, Freddie Syler of Decherd and Cindy Woodlee of Shelbyville, AJ (Lindsay) Ladd of Winchester, Dalton (Emily) Syler of Decherd, bonus children, Loma (Terry) Hopkins, Matthew (Tabitha) Johnson, Stephanie (Mike) Gray, Jason Hannah and Chris Perry of Shelbyville. A host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services LLC, with Pastor Curtis Francis, officiating.

Visitation with the family will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday until service time at 6:00.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice Compassus, 1805 N. Jackson Street, Suite 11, Tullahoma, TN 37388.