In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Austin Jose. Francis, Sr., 92, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. He is survived by sons, Mario "Iuki" Francis, Rafael "Ahjah" Francis, Edwin "Idio" Francis, Gregory Francis (preceded in death) Austin "Jagan" Francis Jr., Roberto "Jomo" Francis (preceded in death), Justin "Kwame" Francis, Austin "Cincy" Bartley; daughters, Anna 'Abena 'Francis, Marian 'Akila' Francis Hedrington, Barbara 'Barbie' Francis; grandsons, Abdu, Ahjahra, Akiijah, Tacuma, Twaise, Iiba, Orande (Preceded In Death) Ibrahim, Dexodus, David "Jabari", Afimo, Akimo, Jahmid, De'vonte, Dean Jr. , Keishawn, Gregory Jr., Roberto Jr., Jerome; granddaughters, Ebony, Ishevah, Kuduah, Rashana, Izelah, Raphaela, Kibebe, Ideola, Ifama, Rasuma, Rashida, Richanna, Rissah, Afiya, Aisha, Ashana , Kamelle, Innocince, De'vaunee, Ashante', Jahtara, Kishma, Jahmara And Simra (preceded in death); great-grandsons and great granddaughters too numerous to mention; nephews, Julio "Beck" Francis Iii, Hector "Alemu" Francis Jr., Miguel A. Francis (Preceded In Death), Julian "Jug" Francis, Jaime "Walla" Francis, Juan "Roach" Francis, Julito Francis, E. Rafael Francis, Tyrone "Akarbu" Latin (preceded in death); nieces, Diane A. Francis March, Denise Francis Green, Md., Julia Francis, Ruth "Ruthie" Abramson, Michelle Francis Coleman, Adelle "Kache" Francis, Barbara "Babsie" Francis, Raquel Francis Callwood and Daphne Milagros Francis; son-in-law, Lenny Hedrington; daughters-in-law, Rita Francis, Marie Blaize Francis, Raquel Francis.