Eddie A. Francis Jr Obituary (2022)

Eddie A. Francis Jr., age 47, of Erie, was called Home by our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Shelby, OH on June 18, 1975, the son of Darlene Tackett Carpenter and the late Eddie Francis, Sr. Eddie's greatest love was his family and friends. A talented musician and singer, Eddie was the frontman for his band, "Eddie Francis and Freight Train" for several years. During his time on the road, he traveled the world and entertained thousands of fans. In addition to entertaining people through music and celebrations, Eddie also enjoyed cars, motorcycles, hunting and fishing. Some of his best memories included working on vehicles and catfishing with his father. Eddie was well-known for his amazing musical talent, his genuineness, and his ever-present willingness to lend a helping hand in any way he could for his beloved family and friends. He was so greatly loved and will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and everyone he touched. In addition to his mother, Eddie is survived by two children, Hallie Dawson (Daniel) of Delaware, OH and Austin Francis of Ashville, OH; one grandson, Daniel Dawson, expected February 2023; his fiancee, Lindsey Gredler Magouirk of Harborcreek; his stepfather, Ron Carpenter of Shiloh, PA; one brother, Ryan Francis (Jacqueline) of Plymouth, OH; three sisters, Loretta Branham, Rhonda Arrendondo, and Melissa Carpenter, all of OH; father and mother-in-law, Bob and Deb Gredler of Harborcreek, PA; one sister-in-law, Stacy Heidecker (Kurt) of Harborcreek, PA; three brothers-in-law, Matt Gredler (Stephanie) of Wattsburg, PA, Mike Gredler (Cynthia Buroker) of Erie, PA, and Jon Gredler of Fort Mill, SC; three nephews, Raylin Francis, and Brantley and Connor Gredler; two nieces, Layne Francis and Elise Gredler; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Girtrue and Leon Burl Francis and Walter and Josephine Tackett. The family and Eddie's fiancee, Lindsey, would like to give thanks to the Hospital Staff at Shadyside Hospital of Pittsburgh, floors 7 Main, 6 West, and 5 Main, with special thanks to Dr. Anastasios Raptis for the amazing care that he provided to Eddie and Lindsey as Eddie's oncologist. You are all angels on earth! Friends and family may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held in Eddie's hometown of Shiloh, OH at a date to be determined by his family. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL