"Chy" as he was known by many friends, was born in Murray, Kentucky,  December  21, 1940--died July 14, 2020 in Chattanooga.  Preceded in death by Aunt, Louise Hardison, his guardian, after the deaths of his parents, Rev. Clarence L. Francis and Ethel Hardison Francis, grandparents Jim and Maude Melton Francis of Woodbury, TN and Joe and Cora Morton Hardison of Columbia, TN.

David grew up in Columbia where he attended Central High School and Columbia Military Academy.  He enjoyed playing football at both schools.  He was active in Nashville's Golden Gloves Boxing program for several years

He attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated from David Lipscomb College.   He served in the Tennessee National Guard for 8 years.

After a career with Roadway Express in Chattanooga and Edwards Express in Atlanta, he was Court Officer for City Court Judge Russell Bean for the last 20 years, serving the city of Chattanooga well.

David, had a strong Christian faith and served as song leader at South Pittsburg Church of Christ in recent years.  He is survived by his sister, Lois Francis, of Nashville, TN.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery on Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN., with masks on and social distancing.

There will be no public visitation.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.