William Doyle

Francisco

William “Doyle” Francisco – Nickelsville, VA

William “Doyle” Francisco, 79, of Nickelsville, VA, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026, at his residence.

Doyle was born in Scott County, VA, on November 24, 1946, to the late George William and Margaret Joan Gilley Francisco.

Doyle was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a machinist with Quebcor, where he never missed a day of work.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Billie Sidda Lee Francisco.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Flora LaMerle Francisco; daughter, Anna Marguerite Francisco; son, Bryant William Francisco; grandchildren, Logan Chase Pearcy and Kennedy Charla Francisco; sister, Linda Lou Taylor; nephew, Bobby Taylor; special friend, Tommy Babb, who was like a brother to him; along with several other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2026, at Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Chris Holder will provide the music.

Military Graveside services will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA conducted by the American Legion Hammond post 3, Kingsport, TN and post 265, Gate City, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

An online guest register is available for the Francisco family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of William “Doyle” Francisco.