Raymond Keith Francis, age 65, of Newark, passed away on September 7, 2025. Raymond was born on January 24, 1960, to Raymond E. Francis and Alice JoAnn (Baker) Knight, in Newark.

He attended the Newark Church of Christ.

Keith is survived by his children, Fawna (Jay Pittenger) Apprich, Shawn (Amber Harrell) Francis; grandchildren, Rizzo Newton, Blake Francis, Rylee Francis, Betty Ehlermann; mother, Alice JoAnn Knight; sister, Tina (Tim) McPeek; brother, Todd (Jessica) Francis.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Francis; brother, Kevin Francis.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5 - 7 PM at the Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, where his service will immediately follow at 7 PM with Minister Brandon Moore officiating.

Online condolences can be made at www.Brucker-KishlerFuneralHome.com