Rev. Dr. Francis Eugene Jolliff, 96, died August 8, 2016 at Community Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness.
Francis ("Sam") was born in Fostoria, Ohio on May 18, 1920 to Parle and Estelle Jolliff. Francis and Loree (Kleinhenn) were united in marriage on August 16, 1942 while attending Anderson College. He earned degrees from Anderson College, Anderson School of Theology and Fuller Theological Seminary. Following pastorates in Amsterdam and Hamilton, Ohio, Huntington, Indiana, Dayton and Akron, Ohio, he served as Executive to Indiana Ministries of the Church of God. His greatest joys were found in faith, family and ministry.
He was distinguished Alumni of Anderson University School of Theology in 1993; an avid golfer and fisherman.
Francis is survived by his wife of 73 years Loree, sons, Duane (wife, Patricia) of Lee's Summit, MO and Mel (wife, Nancy) of Noblesville, grandchildren, Scott, Geoffry, James, Donald and Anne; nine great grandchildren, Samantha, Claire, Ridge, Madison, Logan, Bailey, Braiden, Graham and Finn and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. on Monday, August 15 at Park Place Church of God with Rev. Drs. Don Johnson and David Coolidge, officiating.
Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Anderson University School of Theology, 1100 East Fifth Street; Anderson, IN 46012.
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