Mr. Francis Ottis Miller Staples, age 81 of Lynchburg, slipped into eternal peace on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born July 3, 1940 to the late Otha Staples and Mamie Calloway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Goff Staples; two brothers, John E. Calloway and Arthur Staples; ten sisters, Geraldine Jones, Lavenia Brown, Ora Woolfolk, Annie Johnson, Pauline Staples, Hilda Snead; HarthLou Staples, Dorothy Calloway, Jill Daine Calloway and Patricia Wells.

Francis, affectionately known as "Mule", was married to the late Dorothy Goff Staples for over twenty-six years. Mule was employed at Golden West Foods for thirty-five years. He was a dedicated employee with a strong work ethic. He was a fun loving person who loved to party and have a good time with his family and friends. His favorite phrase to use was "loddy doddy love to party."

Mule believed in treating people the way that he wanted to be treated. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his devoted niece and caregiver for over twenty years, Gladys Melissa Woolkfolk; two brothers, Hable Calloway and Danny Lee Calloway; A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; special friends, Raymond Bryant, Jimmy Blake, Wallace Byrd and Bobby Payne; other relatives and friends.

Uncle Mule, the road has been long, but the days have been short.

The beautiful thing is that you was ready to walk those days.

Uncle Mule was more than a Uncle to me, he was a father figure.

Uncle Mule you have your wings, now sleep on.

You will be sorely missed both day and night, every second and hour.

I love you Uncle Mule. Say hello to my Mother, Father, Aunts, Uncles and Sister.

Rest on Uncle Mule

~Love, Melissa