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CHRIS ENGLISH Obituary
Chris English, 61, of Ft. White passed away August 11, 2018.
Mr. English was born November 3, 1956 in Warfield, Kentucky, but lived in the High Springs/ Ft. White area for over 58 years. He worked for several years as a meat cutter and was of the Baptist Faith. In his spare time, Mr. English enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and beekeeping.
Mr. English is survived by his wife Carol English, his sons Christopher English, Jr. of Lawtey, FL and Dustin English of Ft. White, his daughter Amy English Cielke of Haugan, MT, his brothers Ricky English and Steve English both of High Springs, his sisters Sheila Bonanno of Inverness, FL, and Betty Goulet of Cedar Key, FL eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father Chapman English, his mother Willie Ann English, and his stepfather F.D. Whited.
A memorial service will be held for Mr. English 10:00 AM Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the High Springs Church of Christ, with Pastor Tim Spivey officiating. Following the service a cookout will be held at High Springs Civic Center, High Springs, FL for family and friends.
Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Homes, Chiefland, Florida 325-493-0050 and Cross City 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at
rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
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Tina Bolton
August 15, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to the English family. Chris was a great man who would give the shirt off of his back to help others. It was an honor to know him. I enjoyed his cooking and great humor. He will truly be missed and loved by all that knew him.
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