Services for Russell R. Francis, III, 53, of Munson Township, will be at 11 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. His cousin, Ken Jordan, will officiate at the service.

The family will receive friends from 2-4, 6-8 PM on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the funeral home.

Russ passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 25, 2016.

Born August 28, 1962 in Youngstown he was raised in Willoughby and has lived in Munson Township for the past 21 years.

He was an avid canoer, licensed pilot, craftsman and jack of all trades, but most especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Russ was a salesman for many years, and then founded his own company, MBF Concepts, in Willoughby where he served as president.

Survivors are his wife of 33 years, Mary Ann (Borsos) Francis; sons, Matt (Crystal) Francis of Munson Township and Ben (Laura) Francis of Middlefield; grandchildren, Luke, Paige, Hope and Faith; mother, Marie Francis of Willoughby; father, Russell R. (Jackie) Francis, Jr. of Farham, VA and sister, Michele Francis of Willoughby. He also leaves many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Nickie Ann Hoover in 1996.

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