Sterling Randall Francis, age 76 of Columbus, OH passed away on October 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1945 to the late John and Christine Turner in Paintsville, KY. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Hester Francis, and one sister, Evelene Pennington. Sterling is survived by two sons, Tony (Tiffany) Francis of Columbus, OH, and Darrin (Renee) Francis, one daughter, Michelle (Don) Eastham of Asheville, OH, one brother, John Joe Turner of Ashland, KY, and one sister, Annette Turner of Ashland, KY. He is also survived by eight grand children, Natasha Francis, Tiffany Dolby, Joshua Francis, Bradley Rood, Elizabeth Thompson, Amber Bowen, Jessica Anderson, and Tony Francis, Jr. and 12 great grand children. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 1 PM in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home with Lonnie Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in the Mollett Cemetery of Tomahawk, KY. Friends may visit the funeral home on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 5 PM to 9 PM. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Crum Funeral Home of Inez, KY.
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