Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For John R. France

Mr. John Russell France, 77, departed this life on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Sovah Health-Martinsville. He was born May 1, 1943 in Virginia to the late Clarence E France and the late Virginia Hairston Bell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie France and a brother Curtis France. He was previously married to Jacqueline Walton.

Mr. France retired from Stanley Furniture as a laborer after 25 years of service and was self-employed in his later years. He was a Deacon at New Life In Christ Church in Spencer, VA.

He leaves behind to cherish is memory, three sons, Timothy France (Kris), of Chesepeake, VA, Grady Preston (Wendy) of Stafford, VA and Mark France (Katie) of Ridgeway, VA; four daughters, Barbara Holland of Fieldale, VA, Rosalind France, Melissa France and Virginia France of Martinsville, VA, one brother, Anthony France of Martinsville, VA and one sister, Regina France of Ridgeway, VA, 20 grandchildren , 20 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

A private service will be held at Carver Memorial Gardens in Martinsville, VA with the Rev. Von Finney officiating.

The service will be held with the CDC guidelines for face coverings and social distancing.

Arrangements entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.

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So very sorry for r loss. Love n God bless

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Condolences to Grady, Melissa and the rest of the family. Thank God for Mr John France he was a very kind and soft spoken gentleman..an example to emulate. He will be missed by all. "AndGod shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4. God bless you all.. Grady my brother my friend love you....from your Fraternity Brother and Family Antonio, Liz, Bubba, Teri and the rest of the Jones folks

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My condolences to the family. I worked with John at Stanley Furniture back in the early 90's. A very pleasant person to be around.

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Family of Mr France, you have my sincere condolences. Such a dear man will be missed by all! Laura LPN

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Rip Uncle John you will forever yo be miss. I will miss you from coming to the sister reunion. You always have a beautiful smile. To my family I love yall and yall will always be in my prayer.

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Condolences to the entire family. To Tim and Roseline (classmates), our prayers are with you.

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May God Bless you all during this difficult time God bless.

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The family of John France, you have our deepest sympathy. John was a real gentleman and always ready to help somebody. He will be missed. Love, Peter and Willie Mae Harris

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God Father you were one of a kind I'm going to miss seeing you and getting that huge hug when I see you I love you dearly RIP

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Im gonna miss you Uncle John. In 43 years i have not one bad memory of you. I always love the person you were. I love u always

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I'm going to miss you cuz, but will meet again. I LOVE YOU REST IN PARADISE. GIVE GRANDMA AND CHRIS HUGS & KISSES FROM ME.

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Sorry for your loss,With sympathy and a Heartfelt prayer, we pray That God's loving presence will bring you Comfort at this time. The Life Society Hazel Spencer,President

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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