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John Tow English Sr.

1916 - 2008

BORN

1916

DIED

2008

John English Obituary

John Tow English Sr., 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Temple of the Way Out Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 6, 2008.

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Brenda Goff

December 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, To Sam, and Frank, I am so sorry for your loss, May the Lord bless you and your family.

Dr. Gloria Lewis

December 6, 2008

To the English Family,
I am so sorry that I am unable to be with you during this time. However, my prayers are with you. May the Lord sustain you, bless you and comfort you is my prayer. I love you all.

Edd Bond

December 6, 2008

May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead. With Sincerest Sympathy, Edd Bond

Tina Rollins

December 5, 2008

My love and Prayers are with you all

Doreatha Lark-Wynn

December 5, 2008

Frank & Kathy,
My prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. I love you and your families so much and I missed seeing you both when I was there for Charlie's mother's funeral. Frank, give your mother a hug for me and tell her all is well. Mandy and Brandon sends their love also.

Dr. Valdez & Shirley Gill

December 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and in the days to come. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lester Ham

December 5, 2008

It is again I greet you after GOD has taken another faithful to be with the Lord. Mr. John and the English family will always have strong ties to the Ham/Harris family starting from 1015,1017 Loudon Ave. May your lives continue to be Blessed and I look forward to spending some time with you soon.
With the Love of Christ
Jimmy Ham & Family

The Haynes Family

December 5, 2008

To the English Family,

We extend our heartfelt sympathy and pray that God will comfort you doing your time of bereavement.

Elder Richard Lawrence

December 5, 2008

To Bisop JC English and family. May God bless and strengthen you all during this difficult time. I have many memories of great services in the old church on 12th Street many years ago when I would visit with my grandmother, Mother Emma Young. God is our refuge and strength. Love in Christ

Regina Johnson

December 5, 2008

To The English Family:

Though it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. You are in our prayers.

Love, Gina and Jasmine

Billy & Felicia Harper

December 5, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rebecca Harper

December 5, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

December 5, 2008

To Melissa Johnson and the entire English Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you cherish the memories of your loved one.
The Gray Family,
Matthew, Melissa (Harper), Mecarra & Mecayla

Dawn Laprad

December 4, 2008

I have been blessed with knowing Mr. English (or grand-daddy) as Lisa calls him for only a few weeks, but the joy he brought into her life, I know she shall never forget. The entire staff of A Shining Light, Inc. and myself send out out deepest sympathy and love to the entire family.

James & Deloise Lark

December 4, 2008

To Bishop Frank English & Family
To God be the glory may he comfort you in this time of sorrow and strengthen you in the days ahead.

Minister Don & Evangelist Tammy Shepherd

December 4, 2008

To the English Family:

I cannot tell you how saddened our hearts were to hear of Deacon English's passing. Minister Don said "my buddy" is gone on to glory and I will miss him. We will always remember that wonderful smile and warm heart he always had everytime we saw him. You've been through a lot but I know that God didn't bring you this far to leave you! To our Dear Bishop Jessie we feel your hurt and we are praying for you during this time!

June Landers

December 4, 2008

Melissa,
Knowing that God put us here for a season, your memories of your dad will always be with you. Friends are praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow. In Christ we are made alive.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,

Justin Hash

December 4, 2008

B.J. English and Family! God knows all and has control over all. Even though we dont always understand why things happen we still have to trust in him. I love you Big Brother keep your head up and im praying for you and your family

Adrian Austin

December 4, 2008

Jackie, to God be the glory, in this time of need. You hold on and stay close with God for he will bless you in all ways necessary. Love you and Cee-Cee

Rowena & James Taylor

December 4, 2008

Frank English and Family
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Denise & Normadi Walker

December 4, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Donald Harris

December 3, 2008

We extend to the English family our deepest heartfelt sympathy and pray that our HEAVENLY FATHER will continue to guide and direct your paths as you jounery through this earthly place.

Donald Lee Harris and family

Bishop Michael and Carolyn Turner,Sr.

December 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shawanda Stephens

December 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

brenda bonds

December 2, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Sarah Sanders

December 2, 2008

To the English Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I am praying that God gives you strength and courage. Poppa John is a great man and I am truly blessed to have gotten to know him. Much love to you all. Sarah, Quincy and Roz Sanders

ELDER JARELD & EVANG GINA ROUSE

December 2, 2008

TO OUR DEAR PASTOR AND THE ENTIRE ENGLISH FAMILY.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. "POPPA JOHN" WILL TRULY BE MISSED. WE ARE VERY PROUD TO HAVE HAD HIM AS "OUR SECOND" FATHER. PLEASE KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THROUGH THIS TRIAL.

WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

Terri Taylor

December 2, 2008

To the English Family: My thoughts and prayers are extended to you all in this time of sorrow. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot and will not heal. Hold on to the memories of your husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. I remember that smile and kind and gentle spirit that illuminated any room that he was in. I love you all.

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