Our husband, loving dad, grandfather & great-grandpa died July 29, 2015, peacefully after a short illness surrounded by members of his family. Family members traveled from as far as Afghanistan to show their love and support in his final hours and it is a testament to how well loved he was.
Born on August 20, 1932, in Charleston, WV to parents Sadie and Lloyd Francisco; he grew up on Tyler Mountain, WV and moved to Melbourne in 1969. He never met a stranger and was well liked and respected in his life-long profession in the automotive industry.
He is survived by his devoted, loving wife Nancy âPeteâ Lewis Francisco of 56 years; sisters Elaine VanderHee of Aztec, NM, Eutha Adams of Hawtherne, NJ, and brother Lloyd, of Dunbar, WV.
Bob was also fortunate to leave behind a large, loving family. Blessed many times over, Bob leaves behind a blended family of eight children Patty Yost (Tom), Kathy Loomer (Tim), Danny (Lori), and Bobby (Anne) from his first marriage; Eddie (Jackie) and Gibby from Nancyâs first marriage; and Robert, Jr, (Rob) and Ricky from their union.
He is honored to have 15 grandchildren Doug & Jennifer Yost; Amanda & Scott Loomer; Danielle & Justin, Chris (Steele) & Marc, Beth & Bobby, Jr.; Erica; Kristina, Alina & Emily; Jessica (Hardin) & Chase.
Living large are his 20 great-grandchildren Robin, Aiden, & Doug; Koen, Landen, Kenley & Zander; Brittany, Alex, & Cameron; Tymber, Macy & Justin; Carter, Anna, & Emmeline; Greyson; Abbie & Amber; Presleyâ¦..AND one great-grandchild, Jefferson, due any day.
We ALL will greatly miss this honest, loving, hard-working man who lived life with great gusto!
Arrangements entrusted to Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1001 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne, FL (321) 724-2222.
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