Ronnie Forrest Francisco

Ronnie Forrest Francisco of Scottsburg, VA passed away June 27, 2017.  He was born in Halifax County, VA on September 30, 1943 and was 73 years of age. He was the son of the late Edward Francisco and the late Eva Franklin “Frenchie” Francisco. He was married to Jean Duffey Francisco who survives.   He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was a lifelong farmer.     Ronnie Forrest Francisco is survived by: His Wife Jean D. Francisco of the home One Brother Harry Francisco and wife Joyce of Richmond, VA One Sister Becky Hodges of Richmond, VA A number of nieces and nephews Special Friend Frankie Cheek and wife Kim of Halifax, VA   ***Preceded in death by*** Six Sisters Louise Fallen, Edna Williams, Ruby Williams, Margie Bowman, Josephine Stevens and Peggy Press Four Brothers Oscar, Eugene, Clinton and Raymond Francisco   Graveside service will be held Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Smith officiating.   The family will receive friends Thursday, June 29 from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. at his home, 4223 Clays Mill Road, Scottsburg, VA.   In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.