Mr. Donald Hugh Francisco
October 19, 1941 - September 1, 2020
Columbus, MS - Donald Hugh Francisco, 78, passed away on September 1 , 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, MS. He was born October 19, 1941 in Miami, Florida to Dorothy Small and Hugh Francisco. He was Self Employed as a Commercial Fisherman alongside his brother Harvey Francisco for 10 years. Donald was a veteran of 22 years in the United States Army having served 3 years in Vietnam, retiring as a 1st Sergeant. He married Barbara Ann Francisco in Texas who has since preceded him in death. Donald was a loving father, grandfather and brother. His hobbies were fishing and target shooting. Survivors include two daughters; Robin Orthober of Slidell, LA and Kielie Juckem (David Keller) of Yorkville, IL, two sons; Johnny Lightfoot Francisco of Patlaka, FL and Neal Orthober of El Paso, TX, two grandaughters; Stephanie and Samantha Juckem and two great-grandchildren; Briar and Rilen Blankenhagen and one brother; Harvey C. Francisco (Cheryl) of Sanford, FL and his best friend Ann Bramlett. Preceding him in death were his parents; Hugh and Dorothy Small Francisco, one sister; Marie Babb and one brother; Wayne Francisco. No memorial services are scheduled at this time. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Columbus, MS - Donald Hugh Francisco, 78, passed away on September 1 , 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, MS. He was born October 19, 1941 in Miami, Florida to Dorothy Small and Hugh Francisco. He was Self Employed as a... View Obituary & Service Information