Mike passed away peacefully in an Alzheimer’s Care facility, on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

He was born January 20, 1953, in Cody, Wyoming to John and Harriet Francis. The youngest of three sons, J.P. David and Mike with sisters Nonie and Sylvia. He grew up in Buffalo & Sheridan.

In 1985 Mike decided to see what Texas had to offer. It was in Fort Worth he met Kathy Bramer. They were married in 1989. Three more Francis sons were born John, Luke and Mark.

He drove long haul trucking until retiring.

Later they divorced, and Mike returned to his beloved Big Horn mountains. In 2015 Mike crossed paths with Tina Harmon, a childhood friend. Story, Wyoming became home for seven years ending only when he needed professional care. Mike was happy in Story.

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