Michael Edward Francis (9 May 1938 - 1 Jun 2023)

I had the great honour to call Mike my friend mentor and illustrator dad ....i was a junior illustrator at illustrators London ,with mike ,Ivan and Tony ...they not only taught me how to become an illustrator,but how to have fun doing it .
Mike took me under his wing ...and for that i will always owe him ,,He was a true master of his art and most of all A FANTASTIC. GEEZER ....LOVE YOU MATE ...

Ah dear Mick you were a great guy! A brilliant artist and genuinely nice bloke! I remember our chats when you went past The Beehive and we sat at different tables incase your dog went on the turn! Was that because I am a Westham supporter?
You’ll be missed by everyone! Much love RIP Nikki and Graham Leng Xx

Dear Grandad, I don’t think I can really put into words how great your were in so many ways. Watching me grow from a young kid to a man, always laughing joking & never not entertaining. I learnt more from you than you could ever imagine, down to your artistic fine attention to detail within your art, all the way to sit up straight & remember my manners at the table. You were so many things to so many people, friend, associate, manager to people who bought your paintings. But to me, you was the best Grandad anyone could ask for. Your art, spirit & energy will continue to live in through me & our family forever. So therefore it’s not goodbye, it’s until we meet again. I love ya Lou

You've been a great and kind friend to me Mike, over all the years I've had the great privilege to know you. Such an inspiring and tallented artist. I'll miss our chats, and your humour, warmth and encouragement. Thank you Mike - love you mate, and always will.

I've lost my best friend. Love you forever Dad. Xxx

What a neighbour to have for 39 years, we waved at each other, exchanged 'V' signs and chatted 'til there were tears of laughter. A mimic par excellence, a wealth of stories and great kindness. The world will be a much duller place without you but I bet Heaven is rocking. Thank you for years of fun

Farewell and bonjour mick
You were a lovely , funny & talented man
Great memories , mostly dominated by football!
School football, erith & belvedere , Chelsea, cray and the inevitable England failures at pinewood
RIP X
Ps my old man ‘arresting’ you for stealing a chicken under your jumper in Eltham m&s and the way you went along with it still cracks me up

The creative world has lost another great, but blessed to have had Mike at all.

Rest in peace. M xx

I've known you both since I've lived over the Road from you over 24years. Mike you made us laugh loved your Christmas cards of your art. R.I.P Mike sadly missed from Kim Graham mat and dave

So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing and sorry we can’t be there for the funeral. In the few years we knew him and shared time together in Italy he brought us so much laughter and joie de vivre. We have several of his works on our walls; they are eternal reminders of those happy times. RIP you legend.

Grandad, you were the best grandad in the world because you made me laugh every time I saw you. I loved always coming to see you and all your great artwork and Molly and Django and Barbara. I was always excited to see you at dads because you made me feel better before I’d seen you and felt happy after. From Chelsea to Cray Wanderers we shared a lot together. From playing footy at Cray, to getting chips and laughing all the time. I’ll always keep your memory alive including the CRAP CARDS.Com that you used to send for my birthday and Christmas. So funny. You were so talented. Rest in Peace Grandad love you George. Xxx

Mike Francis, great guy, great fun , great talent ,great friend , greatly missed , Bon voyage our friend, Lots of Love Diane and Steve. XXX

It was a pleasure knowing you mick, we used to have lots of laughs together, never a dull moment with you around. It was a privilege knowing you my friend. God Bless you always xxx

Ah Mick I’ve know you all my life, you are one of the funniest men I’ve ever known. So many stories and memories I have from days playing for Bexley District with Joe and my dad and you being at every game, even crashing the motor in the car park once
As I grew up, whenever I saw you it was always joy
I’m gonna rally miss you Mick, but me and Joe will keep your memory alive. Xxx
One of a kind

Such a legend of a man. Such a talented kind person. Will miss your humour , quick wit and just being you.
We will always remember the times at football, good and bad.

RIP Mick

Dear Mike we will always cherish fond memories of you throughout our lives stating fromRome Studio days . Rest in peace Mikewith love from us both

R.I.P Mick.. Had a few chats with him over the years. Fondly remember his smile and a very strong handshake.
Condolences Joe and family

A neighbour for over 20 years, a mutual love for Chelsea football club & all things relating to the game, as a black cab driver I enjoyed our chats mick reminiscing about soho back in the days & all that went with it from music to the arts... a great story teller & he had lots to tell.. a great man you’ll be missed..

An accomplished artist. He was always, welcoming, loving, and above all, funny.
He not only had the talent for art, but possessed the ability to have you eye wateringly howling, at the most inopportune moment, at the most auspicious occasion.
It was both an honour and a pleasure, to attend many an exhibition of his.
Rest well Mr. Francis, and sending peace, strength, love, light and grace to those you leave behind.