ENGLISH, WILLIS
Alachua - Willis English, age 87, passed away on November 19, 2012, at Haven Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born in Plant City, FL, grew up in Cross City, and moved to Gainesville in 1961 with his wife and their children.
Willis was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and an entrepreneur with some of his business adventures being: owning a country store in Old Town, a self-employed traveling salesman, and most recently managing his rental properties. He loved meeting people and teaching God's word to everyone he met. He enjoyed visiting with people, gardening, landscaping, and mostly his family. He was a blessing to all who knew him and would give away everything he had to help someone in need.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, who passed just 9 days before him, Jacqueline "Jackie" English; mother Arie Jane Golden; father Redding English; step- father Gordon Golden; sister Marie "Sister" Osteen; brothers Willard English and WA "Dub" English.
He is survived by sons Jimmy English and Chris English (Julianne); daughters Joyce Adams (Ronny), Jeanie Siraj (Shariq), and Janice Brogan (Michael); Grandsons Joey Peiso and Jackson English; Granddaughters Holly Taylor (Tracy), Kandace Collins (Rusty), Aliya Webb (Jordan), Henna Siraj, Jaelyn Peiso (Stephanie), Saramarie Brogan, and Caroline English; nephews Billy Keen and Pat Chewning; nieces Patricia Strickland (Estes), Betty Bruce (Harrell), Gail Rio, Sheila Jones (Wayne) and Linda Boone (Glenn); four great grandchildren, many great nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of life will be from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Friday, November 23, 2012 at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville. Burial will follow. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Haven Hospice. Online condolences can be made at www.forestmeadowsfh.com
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Well Daddy it has been almost a year and I still miss you every single day. I have a vision of you really enjoying your new life and that makes me smile. I love you and I hope my visions are correct. R.I.P. All my love, Janice
November 17, 2013
Jeannie, I read this news of your parents - but was unable at the time to send you a note. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you peace now and in the future as you remember your parents and your life with them. Your childhood friend ~~
Robyne
December 12, 2012
Classie Garrison
November 29, 2012
Araetha Hope
November 29, 2012
Daddy, I light this candle for you tonight in hopes that you have arrived to meet mama. I want you know how much you are and will be missed by all of your family, friends and especially me. I Love You and Miss You So Much.
Janice Brogan
November 25, 2012
I will remember Mr. English as the most simple and kind man I have ever known. He will be missed!!
November 25, 2012
GOOD SPEAKER, VERY LEARNED IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF LIFE, HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH BY LOVED INES AND FRIENDS, THE FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
DONNIE @ NORMA PRIDGEN
November 24, 2012
Mr. English was a good God fearing. I enjoyed to to him when he came by.To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. RIP. Catherine Filer.
Catherine Filer
November 24, 2012
Julianne..I am so sorry that you and Chris have to go through this so close to the holidays! Please know that prayers are being said for you and the family during this sad time.
Karen
Karen Compton
November 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We know that your parents (grandparents) are at peace, but we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we care.
Roger and Patti Webb, Montreal, Canada
November 22, 2012
Joyce, Sorry for the loss of your Daddy. You and your family are in my prayers.
Janet Box Carver
November 22, 2012
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