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David English Obituary
David B. English, born 3/18/1950 to 7/8/2019. He was a South High School Bulldogs graduate of the Class of 1969. He was a dedicated employee of the Columbus City Schools Custodial Department for over two decades until he retired. We would like to acknowledge the Kobacher House for his final days of comfort. Preceded in death by his devoted wife for over 34 years, Mersulla R. English; father, Samuel D. English; mother, Virginia A. English; and sister, Sharon L. Phelps. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Hon. Da'Sean L. (Ceelife), Christopher D.R.(BYG Cheef) and Marina R. English; 2 grandchildren, Corey J and Carina R. English; siblings, Pamela V. (Jerome) Merrill, Micheal E. (Charlynn) English, Donna M. (Charles) Harvey; Aunt Martha M. Wickliffe; and a host nephews, nieces and cousins and many extended family, dear friends, and caregivers. Thank you All! Memorial Service on Sat., Aug 3 at 1pm at Clair United Methodist Church, 293 E. Barthman Ave., 43207. Special Celebration at Moments, 2545 Petzinger Rd., 43209, 7pm to close. Special Thank you to Edwards Crematory, 1166 Parsons Ave., 43206, 614-444-3200.
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Robert Toy
October 27, 2019
May you and your lovely wife have entenitty of Heavenly Love. You are on of the idle role models
Vicki Abbott
August 4, 2019
I know Dave and my uncle, Jerry, already have formed a divine singing group. David, Rest In Peace.
Vicki Abbott (Latham Family)
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Rodney Turner
August 1, 2019
While we both going to South High School I remember him as being a really nice guy like the Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord you be greatly missed my brother God bless you and your family I send my condolences
July 29, 2019
My condolences to the family, David was a good person and a great friend. He will me missed by me and a whole lot of others, may he Rest in Heaven.
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Deborah Rocker
July 27, 2019
My condelences goes out to the extended English family Deborah reeves rocker
June Robinson
July 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss I was a friend of your mothers I worked at Columbus public schools as a bus driver . She was a wonderful person I know you will be missing your dad you have my condolences
South High School Alumni Association
July 25, 2019
The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our entire South High School family is diminished by his passing.
John Marshall
July 23, 2019
As one who grew up with David a fellow Bulldog. My heart goes out to the family with love and prayers.
Dale Anderson-Bennett
July 19, 2019
My deepest condolences to the entire English Family. I will remember David as a young boy and man growing up at Clair UMC and all the fun times we had as teenagers. Rest in Heaven as I know your dear wife was waiting as you entered.
Dana Stevens
July 16, 2019
To Pamela, Mike, and Donna
David was a great person and I'm sure he
will be missed by all members of the family.
I remember his sense of humor and all the
good times we had a school. May he rest in heaven.
Geneva Owensby-Doyle
July 16, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss Chris. My prayers and condolences goes out to you, the family, and everyone involved.
Bernice Potter
July 16, 2019
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family. Mr. English and your family opened your home up to me and my children when we had no where to go. That's just how loving you all are. I will forever be thankful to you all. Rest peacefully Mr.English, you will truly be missed, but never forgotten.
Richard and Lue Terry
July 15, 2019
Deepest heartfelt sympathies to the entire English family.
June, Henry & Family e
July 15, 2019
David will be missed
Karen GOODRICH
July 15, 2019
To Pam, Mike and Donna
The English Family.
sending my sincere condolences at this
difficult time.
Dave was a very kind soul, I will forever
remember his smile when he would stop in at the
office.
rest in peace Dave.
Charlene Dalton
July 15, 2019
To Pam, Donna and Michael: Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of Dave. May The Joy of The Lord be your strength during this difficult time. We hold you close in our hearts and prayers. (Rudy and Charlene Dalton) Jesus Wept.
Charlene Dalton
July 15, 2019
To Da'Sean, Chris, Marina, Corey and Carina: Our hearts mourn the passing of your beloved Dad and Grandfather. Please know you're in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time, and time to come. May The Joy of The Lord be your strength! In Christ, Friendship and Family. (Rudy and Charlene Dalton) Jesus Wept.
Monica Stith
July 14, 2019
English Family,
David will truly be missed. All the fun times shared with the family. Enjoy the singing at Kroger's, family reunion, dinner the parties. Watching children grow up and having their children. May he rest in peace.
Wingene Robison
July 14, 2019
Condolences to the English family David was amazing as Floyd would say last of the good guys
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