De-Armond Henry Francis

De-Armond Henry Francis, 74, of Amarillo, Texas passed away November 8, 2024 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

De will be available for viewing from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 15, 2024 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

De was born July 3, 1950 in Amarillo, TX. On August 27, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay Downey of Amarillo. Together, they had 2 daughters, Candace and Shanna. De and Sandra built a fun life of fishing and camping with the girls as they grew. He loved riding his motorcycles and was the proud owner of a 1950’s vintage Harley Davidson. De enjoyed spending time outdoors; holding a rod and reel was when he was happiest! He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. De had a great work ethic and was always trustworthy, instilling the importance of working hard in his children. De was a provider, a protector, and among all, a loving father and husband. His grandchildren doted on him and together, they all shared a love of the outdoors. 

He is preceded in death by mother, Pansy Hensley; and sisters, Vicki Crabb and Lyndell Walker.

De is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra Francis; daughters, Candace Kern and husband Matt of Rockport, TX and Shanna Mujanovic and husband Hazi of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren, Vivian Amina Mujanovic and Myles Jackson Mujanovic; and brother, Mike Francis and wife Tori.