Sylvester Francis Death – Obituary | Dead – Passed Away
Sylvester Francis Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Sylvester Francis.
Sylvester Francis, founder and proprietor of the Backstreet Cultural Museum, has died after a long illness.
The entire WWOZ family sends its best wishes to his family and many friends, and our great appreciation for everything he has done for the community.
Sylvester Francis, founder and proprietor of Backstreet Cultural Museum, has died after a long illness.
The entire WWOZ family sends its best wishes to his family and many friends, and our great appreciation for everything he has done for the community. https://t.co/ZoHuBowhZa pic.twitter.com/W52Iu5KUOx
— WWOZ 90.7 FM (@wwoz_neworleans) September 1, 2020
Sylvester Francis epitomized the neighborhood focus of New Orleans cultural traditions, and with the Backstreet Museum worked for decades to ensure their story was told correctly. Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Power.
Sylvester Francis epitomized the neighborhood focus of New Orleans cultural traditions, and with the Backstreet Museum worked for decades to ensure their story was told correctly. Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Power. https://t.co/5MEsYOr5v9
— MaCCNO (@musicculture504) September 1, 2020
We’re saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Sylvester Francis, the founder of the Backstreet Cultural Museum. He recently spoke to @TheNolaChick on what it meant to tell the history of Black New Orleans traditions. He will be missed. 💔
We’re saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Sylvester Francis, the founder of Backstreet Cultural Museum. He recently spoke to @TheNolaChick on what it meant to tell the history of Black New Orleans traditions. He will be missed. 💔
📷 @MattHintonPhotohttps://t.co/pP0gYY4H8T pic.twitter.com/9PDp18QqVx— Very Local New Orleans (@verylocalnola) September 1, 2020
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
More details have not been released about this death, and the actual death age and date are yet to confirmed by us. We are still working on getting more details about the death, as a family statement on the death is yet to be released.