Roy Clayton Francis, 80, of Rockport, Indiana, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rockport. He was born March 1, 1941 in Bremen, KY to the late Harley and Marie Francis. Roy retired as a truck driver for Fields Packing Company after 44 years. Roy loved Nascar Racing, horse racing, playing cards, and Louisville Basketball. He was also a member of the F.O.E.
He is preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Francis and brother, Estil Hays Francis.
He is survived by his daughter, Tena Francis Embry and her husband, Ceyton of Rockport, IN; grandchildren, Matthew Emby of Rockport, Trey Embry of Rockport, Amanda Embry of Clearwater, FL, Ben Embry of Owensboro, Dustin Denning of Rockport, Brandon Hay of Owensboro, and Alex Hay of Owensboro; siblings, Bill Francis (Liz) of Owensboro and Barbara Sue Christian (Jimmy) of Owensboro.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Rockport. Visitation is from 10:00 -2:00 on Tuesday at the funeral home.