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IN LOVING MEMORY OF William English
William
English
Sep 7, 1922 — Dec 10, 2015
William English's Obituary
William English, 93, of Willard passed gently from his earthly life on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his daughter's home in Sampson County.
He was born September 7, 1922 in Pender County, the son of the late John James and Leona Rivenbark English. Also remembered are his sons, James English and Don English; brothers, Norman, Dean, Snap, and Melvin English; and sisters, Annie Laurie Matthews and Joyce Norris, all who preceded William in death.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Louise Rich English; daughter, Peggy Batts Wells (Earl); grandchildren, Kimberly English, Jennifer Matthews (Daniel),Grant Batts (Kelly),Dana Strickland (John), Heather Idol (Shannon) and Brooke Hardin; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Rev. Margaret Horrell and many extended family.
William was a faithful member of Peniel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and for many years tilled the soil as he farmed in Pender County.
With a great love for his family William lived a life filled with caring, hard work, and compassion for others. William never met a stranger and was quick to offer his smile and words of encouragement. His greatest gift was the joy he brought others through his laughter with the warmth of his love and friendship. What an honor it is that such a caring, sharing man has lived among us for 93 years.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with funeral service beginning at 12 noon. The Rev. Margaret Horrell and Rev. Tim Register will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with funeral service beginning at 12 noon. The Rev. Margaret Horrell and Rev. Tim Register will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
He was born September 7, 1922 in Pender County, the son of the late John James and Leona Rivenbark English. Also remembered are his sons, James English and Don English; brothers, Norman, Dean, Snap, and Melvin English; and sisters, Annie Laurie Matthews and Joyce Norris, all who preceded William in death.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Louise Rich English; daughter, Peggy Batts Wells (Earl); grandchildren, Kimberly English, Jennifer Matthews (Daniel),Grant Batts (Kelly),Dana Strickland (John), Heather Idol (Shannon) and Brooke Hardin; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Rev. Margaret Horrell and many extended family.
William was a faithful member of Peniel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and for many years tilled the soil as he farmed in Pender County.
With a great love for his family William lived a life filled with caring, hard work, and compassion for others. William never met a stranger and was quick to offer his smile and words of encouragement. His greatest gift was the joy he brought others through his laughter with the warmth of his love and friendship. What an honor it is that such a caring, sharing man has lived among us for 93 years.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with funeral service beginning at 12 noon. The Rev. Margaret Horrell and Rev. Tim Register will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with funeral service beginning at 12 noon. The Rev. Margaret Horrell and Rev. Tim Register will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
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