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John English Obituary
1951-2015
John English, born on 5/18/1951 in New York City, considered himself a native Texan moving to Bellaire, Texas at age 8. He attended Condit Elementary, Jane Long Jr. High, and Bellaire High School, Class of 69, where he played football and loved to surf. He was a graduate of Florida International University.
John was a dedicated employee of SpawGlass for 41 years. He was proud to be one of the ten original stockholders of the Texas based general contractor.
He attended Community of Faith Church in Hockley, Texas and First Lakeview of Volente, Texas. He also attended a weekly men's Bible study.
John was blessed with many friends and made friends wherever he went. He will be remembered for his big heart and big laugh. He recently retired in December, Lolli and Pop loved spending time with their adoring family and doing fun outings with their precious grandsons. He loved to travel and loved the water, especially the beach. It is fitting he died while in the beautiful clear water of Cozumel, Mexico while traveling with the love of his life, wife, Sherry, along with some longtime friends.
John was a leader, encourager, and provider. He worked hard to give his family the world.
Jesus, his Savior, has come to take him to the glory of God. John leaves behind, wife of 33 years, Sherry Hitchcock English, daughter Kristen Anne Bundy (Christopher), son Jonathan Brent, grandsons Joseph Lee and Oliver English Bundy, brothers Steve English and Ted Monaghan, sister Sue Henry (Bill), many nieces and nephews, friends and associates who will miss him. He is preceded in death by father Stephen Mahoney English and mother Susanna Kosco English.
He will remain in our hearts forever.
A memorial service will be held Monday, July 20, 10:30 am at Memorial Drive UMC, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston 77079, gravesite service to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for John English
Beverly Kottwitz
July 10, 2020
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Kristen
December 4, 2015
I miss you, Dad.
September 1, 2015
Sorry to hear of John's passing. I met him at several construction related conferences over the years and he always reached out to make me feel welcome. He was definitely one of the good guys.
Bill Forrey
Wohlsen Construction Company
Lancaster, PA
Dave Brodie
September 1, 2015
Sorry to hear this news. I met John as a member of a Construction Peer Group. He was a breath of fresh air at those meetings... always so practical. We'll say a prayer for him from his friends at Wohlsen Construction...
Karen Helm Ellison
August 12, 2015
I went to high school with John. He was a nice guy. So sad for you and your family!
Tama Walker
July 26, 2015
John was a good friend back in the 1980's and I always remember him as a kind and good man. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and wish his family my condolences.
Michael Putegnat
July 21, 2015
I'll be forever grateful for the lessons John taught me over the 6 years that I worked for him. He had and still has an impactful influence on my career and life. May he rest in peace and my the family heal from their loss and rejoice in his legacy.
Beth McBride
July 20, 2015
Sherry, It was such a pleasure to meet you and John while visiting at Heritage. Y'all were so cute together and seem to have so much fun. John was truly full of life and laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Henry and Marjorie Berry
July 20, 2015
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. English. We are the parents of Roger Berry. He called me the day Mr. English passed away. And said, Mom, my buddy passed away today. He thought so much of him. Our prayers are with you and the family today as you all say your goodbyes.
Cheryl Cielencki
July 20, 2015
John left a beautiful impression on the many lives he touched. I am thankful to have known his humor and voice which will echo these halls of SpawGlass for years to follow. He will be sorely missed.
Jean Wilkinson
July 20, 2015
My heart is heavy this morning as you say goodbye to John. Rest easy in the fact that he is talking with Jesus now. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Rice
July 20, 2015
Sherry, So sorry to hear about John. I remember working with him at Spaw Glass back in the late 70's. God has a good man with him now. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rusty Reininger
July 20, 2015
It was a pleasure to know you and see you when you were in our Selma office on occasion. You will be missed. Rest in Peace sir!
Monica Deihs-Bower-Vann
July 20, 2015
Its been a long time since I worked with John. I remember when he was still at Cahaba. I remember the day John and Sherry got married. John you will be greatly missed. All the life that you brought when came into a room. My prayers to the family. Rest In Peace John, GOD BLESS the family in this hard time.
Justin Klump
July 19, 2015
Christopher and Kristen,
We are praying that the 'peace of God rule your hearts' at this season of life.
Warm regards,
Justin & Janice Klump
Nancy Cooper
July 19, 2015
My first impression of John:
I thought he was so strong and brave.
We moved into the neighborhood around 1992.
We had not lived in our house long and Randy had gone out of town.
The girls and I had been outside watching fireworks and when we came in the house, the door to our side porch was open, not unlocked but opened. I was afraid someone might be in the house. We went down to the English's and I told John my concerns. He disappeared for a moment and came back with a sports bag. He was a big strong brave man with a gun in his sports bag! Of course it must of been the wind, but John made sure there were no uninvited guest in the house. He was my hero. You are a great neighbor and we will miss you.
Love, Nancy & Randy Cooper
Katy Roden
July 19, 2015
Sherry, my heart breaks for your loss. John adored you and his children more than anything. We were all so fortunate to be around John, he was always so much fun!
God bless and comfort you. You are in my prayers
Horace Carnes
July 19, 2015
John was a wonderful person. We will miss him.
July 19, 2015
John 5:27, 28
Tom Walter
July 19, 2015
I remember John's jovial laugh always preceded you seeing him in the hallways at BHS; and then that huge smile. What a genuinely nice guy. To John's family, may the Lord bring you comfort and gladness to have shared such a wonderful person.
DD
July 18, 2015
My condolences to the English family. May the family find much comfort in God's word at Matt. 5:4
July 18, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. The death of a loved one can truly be a devastating time. Whenever I experience trying times like this, I think of Phillipians4:6,7 where it encourages us to turn to God in prayer and he will give us "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding." I hope this can bring you some measure of comfort.
Ajz
July 18, 2015
True comfort comes from knowing the real reason why all people die-Romans 5:12
July 18, 2015
Truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family.
Matt Daniel
July 17, 2015
What a great man. He always took the time to talk with me and this was special when I was young in the industry---I looked up to him.
THE GREATEST! Emcee's "Happy Birthday Stan" show, 6-9-12
Beverly Kottwitz
July 17, 2015
Stan and Beverly Kottwitz
July 17, 2015
John will remain as our greatest friend, and Sherry, his equal in greatness. He was larger than life and will be missed terribly by so many. May he rest in the arms of angels. We love you, John and Sherry.
Floyd C. Wheeler
July 17, 2015
I would like to share my sympathy and would like for his family to know that I have known John for many years and had business dealing with him at Spaw Glass threw Coastal Flooring, Inc. He was a great and honorable man.
Heath Scardino
July 17, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. John was a good man and I was privileged to get to know him. He was a part of the legacy of Spaw-Glass. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
bob
July 16, 2015
1st thing that comes to mind, the 2 beautiful children he had a big part of (sherry some I'm sure).
next I can't help to think of how many people he made smile.
I can hear his laugh thru a "yea" when you told him something, and "huh" after he told you something.
let's keep the prayers going for s,k & b! RIP, HE's coming for you!
genuine, generous, sincere,
July 16, 2015
I have nothing but great memories of John. He was a friend to everyone who knew him. My prayers are for Sherry and his family. - Bill Jones, BHS 1970.
July 16, 2015
I was very saddened by the news of John's passing. He lived large and was a always a wonderful champion and advocate for SpawGlass where ever he went. My thoughts are prayers are with his family and friends.
Ezra (Bubba) WIlson
July 16, 2015
Sherry and family, so sorry for your loss, John was always a great inspiration to find the good and FUN in any situation, especially in the work that he loved, and it the good times to be had outside of work.
He will be missed. May God bless you all.
Bill & Patty Jones
July 16, 2015
Rest in Peace John, may God bless you and your family.
Elaine Kidd
July 16, 2015
John will be so missed by everyone at MEK Floors. He was a pleasure to work with and a true friend. John was the epitome of a really nice guy. You couldn't be around him without laughing and smiling. We are keeping Sherry, family and friends in our prayers.
Bob Moreno
July 16, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the English family. I had the honor of meeting and getting to know Mr. John English professionally. He indeed have a BIG SMILE and THOUGHTFUL radiance. I will miss his presence physically but I know he is present spiritually. "God Bless You All."
Ron, Kim & Ty Henry
July 16, 2015
Sherry, Kristen & Brent,
We love ya'll. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Zeberg
July 16, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I attended Jane Long and Bellaire High with John. He was a fun person to be around. My prayers are with your family during this time of morning.
Jeff and Karen Hulett
July 16, 2015
Every memory I have of John he was smiling and laughing and bringing joy to the room. A beautiful person and a beautiful legacy. We miss him. Heaven is an even happier place now that his laughter is in it's presence. Love and prayers to Sherry and the family.
Jeff and Karen Hulett
Renee Lister
July 16, 2015
John was an amazing man and I loved him very much! He was not only a coworker/boss but a friend to me these last 21yrs and I will treasure all of the great memories I have of him. Love to all of you.
July 16, 2015
To the English family, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you in this time of mourning, John has been a dear friend for a very long time,Rest in peace.
Jim, Susan, and Jimmy Power
Thomas Kemper
July 16, 2015
To the loving family of John English,
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and sorrows are with you.
Katie Marchand
July 15, 2015
Family and Friends of John,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Debbie Robinson Schielack
July 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I went to elementary, jr high & high school with John. He was a great guy.
July 15, 2015
Sad he was one year ahead of me at BHS sure I saw him in the water at surfside.. RIP.. JOHN
July 15, 2015
Sherry,I am so sorry for your loss. John was a friend from Bellaire. I lived next door from the Glass's.
Ted Monaghan
July 15, 2015
Dear Sherry and family, sorry for your loss.
Will call soon.
Ted & Pat Monaghan
Cheryl Glass
July 15, 2015
Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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