Francis Xavier Pfeffer, 72, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born April 22, 1948 in Pocahontas to the late Paul and Faye Clark Pfeffer. He graduated from St. Paul Catholic School, was a retired gravel truck driver, loved deer hunting, enjoyed cooking, and was of the Catholic faith. He was a loving father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Faye Clark Pfeffer; and two brothers, Larry Pfeffer and Tom Pfeffer.

Francis is survived by two children, Holly (Stanley) Mitchell of Jonesboro and Brandon (Shawna) Pfeffer of Ravenden; seven grandchildren, Traycie Nelson, Houston Pfeffer, Lauren Mitchell, Hunter Mitchell, Ryleigh Pfeffer, Ella Pfeffer, and Hayden Pfeffer; one great-grandson, Camden Nelson; six siblings, Linda Caffrey, Pat (Bob) Frankenberger, Jerry Pfeffer, Theresa Blissenbach, Lenita "Nicki" Gullet, and Steve (Angie) Pfeffer all of Pocahontas; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Pfeffer of Pocahontas and Linda Pfeffer of Carmine, Texas; and many other relatives and friends.

A Rosary will be said on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at St. John Catholic Church at 1:30 PM with a Mass following at 2:00 PM with Father Stephen Elser officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include: Houston Pfeffer, Hunter Mitchell, Scott Thielemier, Jeffrey Thielemier, Darrin Thielemier, and Josh Pfeffer

Honorary Pallbearers will be Pat Thielemier, Pink Baltz, Jack Kick, Bob Frankenberger, and Nicholas Pfeffer.

To follow the directives of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, masks covering the mouth and nose are required for all persons in Arkansas for all indoor and outdoor settings, with exposure to non-household members where social distancing cannot be assured. Those attending will also be asked to sign a contact registry and maintain a social distance.