Born Oct. 7, 1935 in Morrisdale, he was the son of the late Alvin C. and Elizabeth (Coble) English.
On Sept. 4, 1953, in Maryland, he married Donna J. (Baumgardner) English, who survives at home.
Also surviving are his children, James B. English and wife Candice of Morrisdale, Sandra L. Lumadue and husband Marvin of West Decatur, Debbie J. Williams and husband Rodger of Morrisdale; 11 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren; his sister, Janet D. Fox and husband Gerald of Hillsboro, Tenn.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Donald English.
James loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church, Morrisdale RD, that he loved, along with the church family. He had worked for Warner Tree Service, Philipsburg from which he retired. He was a great baseball player and enjoyed fishing and gardening.
There will be no public visitation and services will be private for the family.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Palestine United Methodist Church, c/o Paul Carr, 856 Big Run Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.
Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is in charge of the arrangements.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in The Progress from May 27 to May 28, 2020.
Born Oct. 7, 1935 in Morrisdale, he was the son of the late Alvin C. and Elizabeth (Coble) English.
On Sept. 4, 1953, in Maryland, he married Donna J. (Baumgardner) English, who survives at home.
Also surviving are his children, James B. English and wife Candice of Morrisdale, Sandra L. Lumadue and husband Marvin of West Decatur, Debbie J. Williams and husband Rodger of Morrisdale; 11 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren; his sister, Janet D. Fox and husband Gerald of Hillsboro, Tenn.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Donald English.
James loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church, Morrisdale RD, that he loved, along with the church family. He had worked for Warner Tree Service, Philipsburg from which he retired. He was a great baseball player and enjoyed fishing and gardening.
There will be no public visitation and services will be private for the family.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Palestine United Methodist Church, c/o Paul Carr, 856 Big Run Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.
Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is in charge of the arrangements.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in The Progress from May 27 to May 28, 2020.
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