Francis Eskew, Jr., 72, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was born in Wake County January 29, 1944 to the late Francis Eskew, Sr. and Lorena Coe Eskew. Francis was preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Medford.

He is survived by his wife, Iris Etheridge Eskew; sister, Delores Joyner; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Faith Family Worship Center with Rev. Gerald Parker officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith Family Worship Church, the family or a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, Nashville.