Francis, Leonard L. age 85 of Tipp City, Ohio died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. Born November 22, 1925 in Troy, Ohio to Marion and Myrtle (Ford) Francis. Leonard was a retired machinist with 30 years service at General Motors Delco Products. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marion Francis, Jr., Hartley Francis, John Francis, and William Francis; one sister Betty Mumford. Surviving Leonard are his loving wife of 65 years Faye (Massie) Francis; sons Jerry and his wife Candee Francis, Miamisburg; Phillip and his wife Sandy Francis, Lewisburg; daughter Jan and her husband Mike Stallons, Charleston, IL. Brothers Adrian and his wife Juanita Francis, Springfield, OH; Glen Francis, Troy, OH; sisters Mary June Oaks, Vandalia; Frieda and her husband Harold Trucksis, Troy; Addie Henry, Dell City, OK. Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Leonard was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tipp City for over 50 years and helped build the present facility as chairman of the building committee. He was also head of the church deacons for 30 years. A member of the Tippecanoe Senior Citizins for over 25 years and a former board member for the Western Ohio Youth Center. A volunteer driver for F.I.S.H. One of Leonards favorite hobbies was replacing wooden handles on old hand tools. Funeral services will be held 11:30 am Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at The First Baptist Church, corner of S. Hyatt and Evanston Road, Tipp City. Pastor Gary Boggs officiating with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. Visitation will also be at the church beginning at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:30 am Tuesday. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund in memory of Leonard. Arrangements entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, Tipp City.