Warrenton, NC -- Funeral services for Bennie "Fent" Francis, age 76, who died on Monday, March 24, 2025, will be held on Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at the St. Gideon Baptist Church in Hollister, NC with Pastor Hieley Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the B. Francis Family Cemetery.

Born Nov. 6, 1948, he is survived by his wife, Peggy Francis of the home; one daughter, Trassie Hewlin (Forest) of Warrenton, NC; three sisters, Edler "Elaine" Silver (June) of Enfield, NC, Lula Mae Luzio of Greensboro, NC, Iris Richardson (Ivan) of Warrenton, NC; four brothers, James Francis (Gwen) of Hollister, NC, Leon Francis (Ida), Johnny Ray Francis, and John Thomas Francis, all of Warrenton, NC; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

There will be a viewing Sunday afternoon from 1 until 2 p.m. at St. Gideon Baptist Church in Hollister.

Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home, Louisburg, NC.