Francis Wallace Phenix of East Lansing, Ingham County, MI was born on February 11, 1915 in Lansing, and was the father of Mary Joyce Watson, Hal Leroy phenix, and Bonnie Dunn. Francis Phenix died at age 80 years old on September 23, 1995 in East Lansing, and was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 4444 W Grand River Ave, in Lansing, Clinton County.
Francis Wallace Phenix was born on Feb 11, 1915 in Lansing, Michigan to parents Fred Z Phenix (May 14, 1871-March 1, 1949) and Esther M Phenix (April 18, 1877-May 29, 1955).
He lived his life in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA and worked as a shear operator and also as a truck driver.
On September 30, 1935 married Hazel Harriett King (1917-1990) in Lansing. The couple had children including Nila Jean Phenix (1925-1935), Hal LeRoy Butch Phenix (1937-1992), Mary Joyce Phenix (1938-2006), and Nancy Ann Phenix (1938-1994).
He was known to all as Tom and would intermittently chip Woo Hoo! Loved this!
02/11
1915
Birthday
February 11, 1915
Birthdate
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan United States
Birthplace
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Nationality & Locations
Francis was born and raised in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA.
Early Life & Education
Francis completed at least one year of high school.
Military Service
Francis Wallace Phenix registered for the World War II Draft at age 25 on October 16, 1940 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA. At the time he was 5'5", 160 pounds, with light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. He listed his next of kin as Nellie Mae Meissner.
Professional Career
In 1940 he was employed by "Vern R. Jenks". He worked as a shear operator and also as a truck driver.
09/23
1995
Death
September 23, 1995
Death date
Unknown
Cause of death
East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan United States
Death location
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Gravesite & Burial
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Funeral date
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 4444 W Grand River Ave, in Lansing, Clinton County, Michigan 48906, United States
He was my Grandpa! Lived just down the road and we were allowed to walk to his house! Always had butterscotch candy, till this day that candy reminds me of grandpa!