Howard Clayton Francis

Howard Clayton Francis, 81, of Watertown, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1941 in Harrisville, WV, to Herman Perry and Ora Lena Barker Francis.

Howard served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked for the United States Postal Service, as a truck driver, bringing and taking mail from one post office to another. Howard loved fixing things and helping people, always willing to offer a helping hand.

He is survived by his son, Edwin (Mary); four grandchildren, David, Levi, Tammy (Chris), and Brian; great grandson, Axle; brother, Russell; sister, Emma Bell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Mary Morrison Francis; son, Ernest; brother, Robert; and sister, Mary.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. There will be no service.

Cawley & Peoples is honored to serve Howard's family and offers online condolences as well as many other resources by visiting their website, www.CawleyandPeoples.com or by following their Facebook page.