The Topeka Daily Capital Saturday July 15, 1939 James A. Francis. James A. FRANCIS, 80, died Friday night at his home, 329 Branner Street. HE was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nelvina; two daughters, Mrs. Orville Hawkins, Mountain Home, Ark., and Mrs. E.W. Renfro, Topeka and six grandchildren. The body was taken to Conwell's Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.