Mr. Francis is a native of Paris, Texas and the only son of Ethel and I. V. Francis. He grew up and attended high school in the East Texas towns and upon graduation enrolled at Prairie View A&M University.
Mr. Francis holds the Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and a Masters from Texas A&M University. His professional experiences include serving as a professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of Physical Plant and Planning at Prairie View A&M University. After some 45 years of service, Mr. Francis retired from the university. He also served in the United States Army on the mainland and in Europe. He also completed two terms as a member of the Prairie View City Council and Business owner in the city.
He is a member for the First United Methodist Church Prairie View and the Prairie View Athletic Club. “Part of Mr. Francis’ contribution to the Prairie View was involvement of design and building of several residential homes, along with his business partner, Austin E. Greaux, former dean of the College of Engineering. Francis was also involved in the design and rerouting of FM 1098 around the campus as we have it today. Previously the street ran through the campus.
You are cordially invited to participate in the St. Francis of Assisi will also host the Houston Foodbank/Kraft Mobile Food distribution at the church on 204 Dooley Street on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free fruits and vegetables distribution is available to anyone in need in Waller County Area. No qualifications required. Patrons are asked to bring bags, boxes or carts to carry the food items. Persons will be also able to sign up for other social services, i.e. SNAPS.
Members of the community are also invited to attend the weekly Bible Study on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 11:00 a.m.
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Hello,
My name is Bart, and I live in The Netherlands. I'm doing research about WWII soldiers who are buried and mentioned at the wall of the missing at the American War Cemetery at Margraten in The Netherlands.
I am searching for a photo or relatives of Technician Fifth Class FRANCIS, Irving V Jr, from Denver, Denver County, Colorado, born 24 March 1923, Paris, Lamar County, Texas. He was a WW2 soldier and served in the 2nd Infantry Division, 38th Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action 15 April 1945 in Germany. He is buried at the cemetery in Margraten Plot K, Row 21, Grave 4.
I found the following information on the internet:
Technician Fifth Class FRANCIS father I.V. Francis died in 2004 (101 years old) I.V. Francis had a sister Ethel M. Francis. She died in 2008 (101 years old). Ethel has a son Luther V. Francis of Prairie View.
I hope Luther V. Francis is related and he can help me finding a photo of Technician Fifth Class FRANCIS.
If you have any questions, please let me know (email address is bvdsterren@home.nl). If you can't help me, please forward this message to someone who can.
Sincerely,
Bart van der Sterren
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