Background
Francis, James Ashby was born on August 19, 1948 in St. Louis. Son of Marion Smith and Jewel Morrow (Brandenberger) Francis.
Francis, James Ashby was born on August 19, 1948 in St. Louis. Son of Marion Smith and Jewel Morrow (Brandenberger) Francis.
Certified, Cincinnati College Mortuary Science, 1972.
Owner, president Wacker-Helderle Funeral Chapel, St. Louis, 1979-1987. Managing director Hoffmeister, Wacker-Helderle Mortuaries, since 1987.
Board directors Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver, St. Louis, l985—. Member Veiled Prophet Organization, St. Louis, l986—. Member Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis Racquet Club.
Married Michele Chouteau Murphy, October 4, l975. Children: Michele Cerre, Marie Therese.