OBITUARY FOR JERRY THOMAS FRANCISCO
Jerry Thomas Francisco, born May 21, 1937, in Sale Creek, TN, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 87. Jerry married Sandra Mulkey Francisco on December 21, 1956, and they were married for 67 years. He worked at Northrup Grommen (Ingalls Shipyard) for 37 years and retired as paint supervisor in 2005. He was a loving husband and friend.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Alice Francisco; his mother and father in-law, Stancil and Nell Mulkey; his sister and her husband, Doris Ann and Chuck Randolph; as well as his wife, Sandra’s, sister in-law, Geraldine Mulkey.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Francisco of Grand Bay, AL; his siblings, George (Cheryl) Franciso of Sale Creek, TN, and Annette Williams of Grand Bay, AL; brother in-law, Larry Mulkey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and two beloved dogs, Heidi and Abby.
The family extends a special thanks to Alabama Hospice staff, Leila, Angela, Tyler, Crystal, Johnny, Carli, Greta, Austin the Chaplin, and Becky the night sitter for all your support and care. A very special thank you to our pastors from Friendship Baptist Church; the ladies for the food and everyone that has prayed for Jerry.
Pallbearers will include Glenn Mulkey, Randall Mulkey, Stephen Williams, Jon Williams, Tyler Williams and Jon Luke Williams.
Officiating services will be Bro. Teddy Turrentine, Bro. Abel Garcia and Bro. Chris Scofield. Musical arrangements will be handled by Jeanette Bates, Cindy Stanton, and Brad Hutto.
Services will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 11:30 am from Friendship Baptist Church, 12581 Saeger Rd. Grand Bay, AL 36541. A visitation will be held from 10:30 am until service time. Interment will follow at Grand Bay Cemetery.