Kani K. Francis, 31, of Vineland, NJ was called by God to enter a new life in a Heavenly land on Friday, August 5, 2022, in Millville, NJ.  He was born August 6, 1991, in Vineland, NJ, the son of Stanley and Cameil Francis.

At an early age Kani watched his parents build an empire for him and his brothers, Rohan and Tyler.  Through the teaching of his parents, Stanley and Cameil he understood the true meaning of God, family, hard work and dedication.

Kani attended Vineland Public Schools and graduated from Vineland High School in 2010.  Kani met his life partner Aliyah Lee Ocasio while attending Vineland High and the two shared Kani's most prized possessions, his daughters Aniyah and Kehlani Francis.

Kani grew up attending church every Sunday and through God he built lifelong friendships.  He was determined to build a successful life for his family.  He was employed with DWK Life Sciences in Millville, NJ as a Forklift Operator.  However, he did not stop there.  Kani was a growing entrepreneur.  His first business was Sole Paradise, where he specialized in sneaker and apparel resale. "Style was his niche." He loved it so much he was working on designing his own apparel/clothing. His love for being "Fresh" as he would say, drove him into fashion.

Kani's personality resonated in every room he entered.  His smile, his jokes, his dance moves were all one of a kind.  He was loved by many and will be missed by every soul he encountered.

He leaves to cherish many fond and precious memories for his devoted parents, Stanley and Cameil Francis; his fiancé, Aliyah Ocasio; daughters, Aniyah Francis and Kehlani Francis; brothers, Rohan Francis and Tyler Francis; grandmothers, Lurline Bryan,  Sonia Mitchel, Ms. Norma; grandfathers, Stanley Francis, Ainsley Letford; great-grandmother, Monica Bryan; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and his remarkable friends.