Charles Edward Francis, age 55, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock .  He was born October 13, 1962 in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Bernard and Lee Edna Buck Francis.  Charles was a roofer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to music in his free time.  He was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, his wife, Regenia Rood.

Charles is survived by  four sons, Bernard Chase Francis, Nicholas Plyler and Colton Francis all of Arkadelphia, Jordan Jester of Emmett, two daughters, Christen Lee Francis of Arkadelphia and Courtney Phillips of Blytheville, two sisters, Anna Echo of Arkadelphia and Carolyn Stout of Alpine, three grandchildren, Marie Hodges, Halei and Kalei Plyler.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, June 1, 2018 the Church of the Nazarene in Caddo Valley with Bro. Mel Vail officiating.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.