October 16, 1924 - December 27, 2009
James Everette English, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 27th at the Bill Nichols Veterans Home in Alexander City, Alabama. Born in Morven, Georgia, he was the youngest child of Rev. C.O. and Margie English. He entered the Army Air Corps in June of 1943 and retired from the United States Air Force in July of 1973. He served during two wars—World War II and Vietnam. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked in the Sears Automotive Department in Atlanta, GA for 14 years. He was married to Doris Anne McKoy English (also of Thomaston) for 63 years. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind three children: Terry Lee (Lucy) English and Laura (Charles) Huggins (who both live in Barnesville, GA), and Lynn (Robert) Sutton who lives in Wetumpka, AL. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Julie English Hernandez, Paige English Zaragoza, Michael Reed English, Sara English, Tiffany Sutton Crittenden, and Noah, Christian and Daniel Huggins. He had seven great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bill Nichols Veterans Home, 1784 Elkahatchee Rd., Alexander City, AL 35010 or the First Baptist Church in Thomaston.
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