Francis H. Eldred
November 2, 1931 ~ July 19, 2017 (age 85) 85 Years OldShare using:
Francis H. Eldred passed away on July 19, 2017 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1931 to the late Hubert and Gertrude (Eddie) Eldred.
Francis, a life-long resident of Akron, NY served in the U.S. Army from 1951 - 1953. He worked for the Erie County Highway Dept. for 35 years, retiring as a foreman in 1986. Francis enjoyed hunting and wood crafting and was a member of the Akron Rifle and Sportsman Club as well as a charter and life-long member of V.F.W. Post #3180. All will remember him joyfully singing with a big smile on his face.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lucille (Redman) Eldred; two sons, Francis, "Butch" (Lorene) Eldred and Mike (Linda) Eldred; two daughters, Linda (Brian) Wight and Rita (Chuck) Powell as well as 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A brother, Jimmy (Mary) Eldred; sisters, Joann (Bill) Oakes, Nancy (Norm) Emerling and Beverly Summe; sister-in-law, Lois Eldred also survive him. Francis is predeceased by a brother, Robert Eldred.
Friends and relatives may call on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home of Akron, 10 Eckerson Avenue, where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m.
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