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Terry English Obituary
Mr. Terry Lee English, 62, of Barnesville, GA, formerly of San Antonio, TX, died Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at the Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. Graveside funeral services for Mr. English will be held on Monday, May 16th, 2011 in South View Cemetery in Thomaston, GA., with Dr. Ed Cliburn officiating. Mr. English is survived by his wife, Lucy K. English; his mother, Doris Anne English of Wetumpka, AL; four daughters, Julie (Omar) Hernandez of Arlington, TX, Paige Zaragoza of San Antonio, TX, Sara English of Barnesville and Katie (Nate) Monroe of Asheville, NC; two sons, Michael English and Kerry Kinser, both of San Antonio; two sisters, Judith Lynn (Robert L.) Sutton of Wetumpka, AL and Laura (Charles) Huggins of Barnesville; an uncle-brother, Jessie McKoy of Union City, NJ; and five grandchildren.
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Debbie Marsh
June 8, 2011
Lucy, I have not been on facebook in months and just logged in for the first time today since school is out. I was so surprised to read about Terry. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the Lord will sustain you. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jennifer De La O
May 18, 2011
Ill never forget when coach English would beat young teenagers at arm wrestling, he was a great man and definatly a great teacher. He will always be inour thoughts.
perry perez
May 18, 2011
We will all miss you coach. He was always there when you needed him. He was definitely an inspiration to me and many others. May god bless you and you family. Our prayers are with you.
Martin Castro
May 18, 2011
Coach English was a great man who always whent out of his way to help others. He was an inspiration to all who new him. My condolences to his family. Yu will be missed coach go eagles.
Jay Ota
May 18, 2011
Jay Ota Randolph High School class of ’78. Amazing after all these years you realize what an impact your high school teachers and coaches had on your life. While I have many memories of those years only a few have survived the passage of time. One of the most vivid for me was my junior year. The coaches wanted me to try pole vaulting. So Coach English decided to mentor me in the finer skills of the sport. He had me climbing the rope upside down. Running sprints and learning to get my steps down. After all that work he took me to the pole vaulting pit. He gave me a pole and told me to try and get over the bar.
I looked and asked what bar he was talking about. He had his hand on his hips and asked if I was blind. He said there’s only one bar! I said you mean that bar way up there? He just looked at me with that look, shook his head, and told me to just do it! Of course in my head I thought he was crazy.
After several attempts, never even getting a bend in the pole, he ran to the track and got a hurdle. He put the hurdle in front of the pole vaulting pit and asked it I could jump that!! Sadly to say I couldn’t even get over that! Of course secretly I had already decided I wasn’t doing this “pole vaulting” thing when I saw how high the original bar was!! Hahahahahaha
It’s only after I learned of his passing did I learn of his accident in 2004. We all want to leave this life knowing that we accomplished something. I hope Coach English knew how many lives he touched over the years. I can only speak for my years at Randolph High School. Yet I’m sure he passed his torch to many over during his time with all of us.
God Bless Coach English and family.
Sincerely,
Jay Ota
vanessa cervantes
May 17, 2011
he was a wonderful teacher and foot ball coach may god bless his soul and may god be with his family
Jay Ota
May 17, 2011
Jay Ota Randolph High School class of '78. Amazing after all these years you realize what an impact your high school teachers and coaches had on your life. While I have many memories of those years only a few have survived the passage of time. One of the most vivid for me was my junior year. The coaches wanted me to try pole vaulting. So Coach English decided to mentor me in the finer skills of the sport. He had me climbing the rope upside down. Running sprints and learning to get my steps down. After all that work he took me to the pole vaulting pit. He gave me a pole and told me to try and get over the bar.
I looked and asked what bar he was talking about. He had his hand on his hips and asked if I was blind. He said there's only one bar! I said you mean that bar way up there? He just looked at me with that look, shook his head, and told me to just do it! Of course in my head I thought he was crazy.
After several attempts, never even getting a bend in the pole, he ran to the track and got a hurdle. He put the hurdle in front of the pole vaulting pit and asked it I could jump that!! Sadly to say I couldn't even get over that! Of course secretly I had already decided I wasn't doing this “pole vaulting� thing when I saw how high the original bar was!! Hahahahahaha
It's only after I learned of his passing did I learn of his accident in 2004. We all want to leave this life knowing that we accomplished something. I hope Coach English knew how many lives he touched over the years. I can only speak for my years at Randolph High School. Yet I'm sure he passed his torch to many during his time with all of us.
God Bless Coach English and family.
Sincerely,
Jay Ota
Peggy (MeMe) Grunwell
May 17, 2011
My late husband, Doc Grunwell, thought so much of you, Terry, and I loved having Michael in my preschool in Converse. You will be missed. My prayers are with your family.
Derek Hilderbrand
May 17, 2011
I have a lot of thanks to give this man. He helped my hs carrer as a player, he was allways there if you needed a question answered and allways came out to practice with intensity. His passion for the game was deep, I still rember the old stories he would tell me about his playing days in the coaches office.. This man was tough, good hearted and will never be replaced. My paryers go out to his family...
Jason Sanchez
May 17, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the English Family. Coach English was a good football coach. Never afraid to show young guys how to really play, he kept it old school and we loved him for it. We'll miss you Coach.
Oscar Armendariz
May 17, 2011
he was a great teacher, a great coach and an even better person. will never forget the life lessons you taught me out on the football field. you will always be remembered.
Nick Ibarra
May 17, 2011
My condolences to the English family. Coach English was a man of high integrity as well as high standards and I always had such great admiration for him. Brackenridge HS was a better place with him there teaching all of us. He was a great coach.
Veronica Vasquez
May 17, 2011
Coach English was a good hearted man and a great history teacher. I feel honored to have been taught many lessons by him. My prayers are with his entire family.
Joseph Gros
May 17, 2011
There are so many memories and funny moments that I can think of when Coach English comes to mind. I will never forget his version of the Brackenridge fight song. The stories and memories are endless. You are missed Coach!
Vanessa Diaz
May 17, 2011
My prayers go out to Coach English's family was he not only an awesome teacher to all of us but as well as an awesome coach to many but as well I had the oppertunity to have him as an awesome patient it is my honor to give condolences from his old physicians office and staff from our heart to yours Dr. Calle & Susan & Vanessa you will be missed but never forgotten.
Michael Hernandez & Crystal Munoz
May 16, 2011
U will b missed!
May 16, 2011
I extend my condolences to Coach English's family. He was a dedicated teacher and coach, and Brackenridge was blessed to have his years of service.
Helen Barker, Counselor, Brackenridge HS
Steven Holick
May 16, 2011
My condolences to Terry's wife and family. He only had the welfare of others on his mind and went out of his way to help. Whether it was loading soda machines, working with QBs or changing a tire, Terry was the first one there and the last one to leave. God Bless You.
COACH JOE ZERTUCHE
May 16, 2011
My prayers and thoughts go to Lucy and the family. Coach English was one of the BEST persons I have ever worked with in education. His tireless work ethic set a great example for me and many others. I Love this man for the examples he set, for the extra efforts he put forth towards the athletes, and his dedication to teaching. Thank You for all you did at Brackenridge HS. go eagles go!! JCZ
May 16, 2011
BEFORE TERRY WAS A FIRST CLASS COACH ANYWHERE HE WAS A NEIGHBOR, FRIEND, AND FELLOW AIR FORCE BRAT WHO NEVER MADE RASH JUDGEMENTS AND ALWAYS STOOD BY HIS FRIENDS <3<3<3
Betty Hendrick
May 16, 2011
I send my condolences to you in regard to Terry's passing. I remember him well from the years when he coached at Randolph HS, and I was on the staff there.
May you be comforted with good memories of days when Terry enjoyed better health, and may the grace of our Lord be with you all.
Roxanne Pesina
May 15, 2011
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the English family. Coach English was a dedicated coach to his football and track student athletes. Under his quiet demeanor was a funny and inspirational person. He will be greatly missed. God Bless. Angela Gonzales,Tony & Roxanne Pesina, Gerald & Rosanne Miranda
Priscilla Valverde
May 14, 2011
My Condolences to Mr. (Coach) English's family. He was a great teacher. He will be missed!
ALfred Figueroa
May 14, 2011
You were a great coach to all of us at the brackenridge high school family we love you and miss you Coach English
Millie Hernandez
May 14, 2011
On behalf of your extended family in Fort Worth, we send our deepest condolences. May the God of all comfort be at your side at this time and in the days ahead.
Millie,Omar Hernandez
Monica and Ryan Tibball
Pat (Estes) Davis
May 13, 2011
I have some great memories of "Coach" English as my history teacher in 8th grade! God bless, Coach. My condolences to your family.
Pat Estes Davis
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