Francis Valery Jeter passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the age of 83 years. Francis was born on July 25, 1935 to the late Edward Ellis and Lily Mae Eaves Jeter.
A native of Forest Hill, Louisiana, Francis was a graduate of Forest Hill High School. Francis joined the United States Air Force in 1955, receiving an honorable discharge in December of 1962. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal as well as the Air Force Longevity Service Award.
Francis retired from Jack Cooper Auto Transports after twenty-seven years of dedicated service. Francis was a member of Teamsters, Local Number 568. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Local #146 in Coushatta, Louisiana and The American Legion Post 0388 in Haughton, LA.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Ellis and Lily Mae Eaves Jeter; spouse of thirty-eight years, Johnye Sue Jeter; daughter, Cynthia Ann Jeter; sister, Charline Jeter - Fairchild; brothers, Tommy and Eddie Jeter; and stepson, Jon Daniel Ozment.
He is survived by sons, Robert E. Jeter of Lake Charles, LA and Gary L. Jeter and wife, Sheri of Frierson, LA; daughter, Sharon Jeter-Youngblood of Texarkana, TX; brother, Willard Marion Jeter and wife, Louise of Groves, TX; stepdaughter, Derynda Bourdreaux and husband Lee J. of Bossier City, LA; stepdaughter in law, Patty Ozment of Sibley, LA; sister in law, Connie Pearson of Bossier City, LA and eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loyal companion, Paco.
Services will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, located at 2201 Airline Drive in Bossier City, LA. Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by an 11:30 a.m. Chapel Service. A graveside service, with military honors, to follow at Haughton Cemetery, located on Highway 157 in Haughton, LA.