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Charles Kenneth Francis Jr

Charles Kenneth Francis Jr., 52, of Frazier Township, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

He was born October 15, 1965, in Washington, to the late Charles Sr. and Hildreth Gall Francis.

Charles was a graduate of McGuffey High School and then attended Washington College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in science.

He was employed by UPMC Clinical Lab Services, Oakland, as a lab technician. He enjoyed going to drum corps competitions. He was also a member of Amplify Church, Pittsburgh East Campus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two stepsiblings, Mona Morris and John K. Francis.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Artz Francis; two children, Alexa and Grace Grill; sister LeeAnn (Charles) Sorice; stepbrothers Charles (Barbara) and George (Nitiya) Francis; stepsisters Mary Lou Galentine and Peggy Bakaitis; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in Joseph J. Cardaro Funeral Home, a service-oriented funeral home, 1125 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, 724-337-3325. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, in Amplify Church, Pittsburgh East Campus, Plum Borough, 9400 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, with Pastor Jason Howard officiating. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Charles to Amplify Church.

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