Feb. 23, 1947 Nov. 11, 2025 NATCHZ Funeral services for Francis “Pablo” Rawlings Jr., 78, of Ridgeland, MS, formerly of Natchez, who departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Jackson, will be held Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 11 a. m. at West Gate Funeral Home (George F. West Sr. Memorial Chapel) with Pastor Michael Hoggatt officiating. Burial will follow at the Natchez National Cemetery under the direction of West Gate Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10 a. m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Francis was born on Feb. 23, 1947, in Natchez, the son of Willie Mae Rawlings and Francis Rawlings Sr. He received his bachelor’s degree from Alcorn State University, was a United States Marine Veteran, and was a self-employed painter/contractor. Francis was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoyed basketball and reading. Francis leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Damon Rawlings and Darrick Rawlings; daughters, Qwana Carter and Daphaney Stancel; brothers, Thomas Rawlings and Larry Rawlings; sister, Pam Rawlings; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Online condolences may be sent to www. westgatefh. com.
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