Francis Vandivier, 70, of Radcliff and Greensburg, KY passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Greensburg. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 30, 1954 to the late Francis and Justina (Waters) Vandivier.

He was of the Christian faith. As a young man, he joined the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. This era had the unfortunate distinction, however, of also being the time and place his life was most notably altered, yet he bore those scars and weights with honor until his death.

SURVIVORS:

5 children: Rebecca Santiago & husband Johnny of Greensburg, Amy Perry & husband Tyrone of Radcliff, Edwin Polo Santiago & wife Rachel of Greensburg, Ada Santiago of Radcliff, and Princess Hernandez & husband Onis of Radcliff

1 brother: Mark Larson of Greensburg

Special friend & caretaker: Edwin Santiago & wife Iris Lucia Nolasco of Summer Shade

Former spouse & friend: Brenda Smith & husband Danny of Greensburg

Former brother-in-law: Robbie Sanders

Close friends: Jared Smith, Taylor Adkins, Amber Benningfield, and Jose Garcia Salas

15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren (& another expectant great-grandchild)

A host of extended family members and friends

He was also preceded in death by his long-time girlfriend, Arbirtha G. LeSure and a sister-in-law, Pam Lewis.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY

INTERMENT: Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

VISITATION: Thursday after 10:30amET

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.