FRANCIS, MARTIN PETER, age 57, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.
The family will receive friends during a public visitation on Monday, August 31, 2020, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, with a rosary being prayed on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Due to the ongoing executive order for indoor gatherings, a Private Funeral Service for Martin will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel with Mr. Steve Pego officiating.
Martin was born January 10, 1963, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Simon and Shirley (Cooper) Francis. He was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Martin loved spending time with his grandkids, playing pool, and going to concerts.
Martin is survived by his daughter Sadee Francis (Brandon Wagner) of Grand Rapids; son Levi Francis of Mt. Pleasant; mother Shirley M. Francis of Grand Rapids; grandchildren Brandon “Nuggs” Clark, Francis Wagner, Tyler Andrew Wagner, Amelia Marie Wagner, Kiwadin Espinoza, and Amara Espinoza; brothers George (Marianne) Francis of Waldron, Ross Francis and Maury Francis, both of Lansing; sisters Rachel Francis, LeAna Sams, Nina Francis, and Reba Navejar, all of Mt. Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews.
Martin was preceded in death by his father Simon Francis; daughter Maria Francis Espinoza; sister-in-law Winona Francis ; and niece Michaela Jackson.