Ronald Gale "Tiger" Francis was born on January 15, 1944 at Madison County, Missouri the son of Eligah Carter Francis and Mary Ann (Simmons) Willis and passed away on July 4, 2015 at Herculaneum, Missouri at the age of 71 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother H. Thomas Francis. He is survived by Janie (Head) Francis, whom he was united in marriage to on May 12, 1970 at Fredericktown, two daughters Michele (Bryan) Day of Festus, Missouri and Camela (Andrew) Goehman of Desoto, Missouri, three grandchildren Jayna and Dason Boyer and Andrew Goehman Jr.,niece Christy (Devon)Amelunke, two step-grandchildren Christian Hollinsworth and Bethany Day, his faithful companion Maverick, and great grand dog Sallie. He was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed fishing, watching TV, spending time with his family, and playing with his dog.

Visitation; 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Follis & Sons Funeral Home

Funeral Service; 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Follis & Sons Chapel

Officiating; Bro. Michael McGee