Benjamin Francis

FRANCIS, Benjamin William, age 17 of Tampa died tragically on Friday, December 10, 2021 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Ben was a junior at Plant High School. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and his diverse interests included anything mechanical. He possessed an analytical understanding of mechanical concepts which he used along with his 3D printer creating functional art and unique gifts for those he loved the most. Most recently he had an affinity for RC cars, boats and airplanes.
Survivors include his mother and step father, Iris & Chris Rodgers, his father Gary Francis and fiancé, Beatrice Fritsche, grandparents, Josef & Margit Kraft and Terry Francis along with his Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 11:00 AM, at Grace Family Church at 4479 W. Gandy Blvd. Suite A, Tampa, FL 33611. Live stream for the service will be available here