Mr. Francis Moten, 87, of  Hyattsville, Maryland formerly of Lovettsville, VA passed on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.  Born May 26,1938, in Loudoun County Virginia, the fourth son of Roshell Mallory and Rosa Mae Moten.

Francis attended Douglass High School in Leesburg Virgina and graduated in 1956 with an Academic major. After High School Francis worked on a farm in the Lovettsville area for a few years and decided that farm work wasn't for him, so he enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 18, 1957. Francis did his basic training in Fort Carson, Colorado and New York. His other tour of duty was Vietnam which he told his Commanding Officer he would like to be transferred to another place, so his Commanding Officer said he had an opening at HQ Shape, Paris France that is where he went. Francis made Sergeant First Class (SP6). He was a Chauffeur in the U. S. Army diving for Generals and Colonels.  He was awarded certificates for Outstanding Service Awards for his driving 8,000 accident-free miles during December 31, 1974, through May 8, 1975, for his proficiency by having operated military vehicles without accident or traffic violations. This accomplishment, added to his previous record, totals over 24,000 miles driven without accident or incident. His Colonel, Infantry Commanding quote "Sergeant Moten's initiative and conscientious performance has established himself as an outstanding Chauffeur, reflecting credit upon himself, and the motor operations division". Francis received numerous Certificates of Achievement awards in the Military, National Defense Award, Good Conduct (6th Award), Bronze Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service and Campaign.

Francis retired from the U.S. Army Sergeant First Class E7, on the May 31,1977 with Honorable service. After retirement from U.S. Army, he worked as a Security Guard for Wackenhut Services for several years before returning back to the Federal Government working at the  U. S. Department of Commerce.  He worked in the Department of Facilities Distribution as, Facilities Property Procurement Specialist, 1981 – 1995 until his retirement.

Francis loved his baby blue 1972 Pontiac Catalina. It was later stolen and never recovered and he never drove again.  When coming home on visits he enjoyed family cookouts with tasty food, music and lots of laughter.

Francis also enjoyed going on bus trips to Harrington Casino in Delaware with his long-time friend Dana Vann.

He is survived by his last sibling (special sister), Josephine Tracy (Forrest) brother-in-law of Riverdale, Md., sisters-in-law, Henrietta Moten of Knoxville, MD and Patricia Moten of Frederick, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.