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John Englutt Obituary
He was born on Oct. 5, 1944 to John and Roxie Englutt, and preceded in death by his father, his beloved mother Roxie and her husband Robert Miller, sister Frances Gurley and brother Hoytt.
He is survived by his wife Jerry Kay Englutt; sons: John Englutt III and Theresa of Bells, Texas, Toby Nation of Achille, Jerry Nation and Regina of Denison, Texas; and daughters: Roxie Wilson and Ricky of Bells, Bunnie Strand and Tim Thannisch of Durant, Okla., and Sidney and Nick Freed of Florida. Also loved by John were his sisters Lauretha and Mike Collins, Dorothy and David Anderson, Jan and Billy Grantland, and brother Carl Englutt and wife Nina Lee, all of Denison; and extended family of Brian and T.J. Keeling, Frankie Englutt, Bill and Rose Guenther and Daniel Waggoner.
His scores of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many good friends give testament to one of his several names over the years: he was known as "Papa John."
During the last several years he enjoyed life on his farm and fishing with his brother Carl. One of the most joyous times of his life was the raising of game cocks when he was known as "Handlebar" in reference to his ever-present mustache. John and Jerry owned J bar J Rabbitry and he was the "Rabbit Man." In younger days, he earned the nickname "Easy John" when he ran the Mad Dog Saloon. Before retiring, he was referred to as "Tool Man" from years spent at Lowe's in tool world.
He has had various professions over the years such as military service, bouncer, auctioneer, construction and millwright where he was president of Local 304. John will be remembered for his sense of humor that never failed him. He loved life, family, friends and will be sorely missed by all.
A memorial service will be held at the Billie Mosse Masonic Lodge 1152 Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m., located at 2101 S. Austin Ave. in Denison, Texas.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Englutt
Sara Gerard
February 24, 2013
'Nothing loved is ever lost'...so sorry to hear of your husband John's passing, Jerry Kay.
February 19, 2013
Jerry Kay, So sorry to hear about your husband. I saw it on facebook, and it directed me to his obit. Prayers are with you and the family. Donna Bates Meredith
February 10, 2013
Jerry Kay, I am so sad to hear of your loss of husband. I know you will cherish the wonderful memories of your life together. May God bless you and your family. Kay Atnip Carnes
Judy Money Lee
February 9, 2013
Jerry Kay, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Hestand
February 9, 2013
Jerry and Carl, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I haven't seen John in over 50 years he and Carl have been in my thoughts. John and I had many good times at Howe High School. I wish I had stayed in touch. My prayers are with the entire family.
February 9, 2013
Jerry Kay, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Love Sally
Gaila Davis
February 9, 2013
Jerry Kay, I so sorry to hear of your loss and I'm praying for God's comfort and peace for you and your family.
Ralph & Peggy Brown
February 8, 2013
To the family, So sorry for your loss. Hope God will extend to you all an extra measure of His grace to get you through this time of sorrow.
Floy viles
February 6, 2013
We are so sorry about john we went to school with john at Colbert he lived in Cartwright in the 50's as did I we rode bikes and was back and forth at each others homes.
Cindy McCasland
February 6, 2013
My heart is with you all...??
February 6, 2013
Papa there's wont be a day go by that I won't think of you and smile you were an awesome dad. You have blessed my life beyond words. I will miss your stories and your joking around. We love you Rose And Bill
Rosé and Bill Guenther
February 6, 2013
Papa you were an awesome dad. Any girl would have been blessed to have you as their dad. How I miss your smiling face and your stories. I love you so very much.
Rosé and Bill Guenther
February 6, 2013
Papa we will miss that smile of yours and your stories always put a smile on our faces. You have blessed my life beyond words.
Linda Carter
February 6, 2013
Jerry, Toby and all of the family, I am so sorry to hear about John. I know for a fact that he was a very good man, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My condolences go out to all of the family.
February 6, 2013
Papa rest in peace . I (we) love you so very much.
Jennifer Strand
February 6, 2013
I miss u everyday papa! Still hasn't fully set in that I won't be able to sit on ur knee or hug u around the neck again. I miss those moments so much and how ur "foo foo" smelled so good. I miss ur stories and jokes and just miss seeing u in general! U will always be the best man I have ever known and no one can ever fill ur shoes! I love u sooooo very much and can't wait to see you again. Hope u r at peace and happy with ur family and watching over all of us xoxoxo I'm the luckiest granddaughter in the world to have been blessed with u in my life for 29 years
February 6, 2013
Our very best to John's family.
The Bells
February 6, 2013
I love you and will miss you so very much. Tell all our loved ones hi for us and we miss them all. Have fun with my brother.
Donna Hatch Ramsey
February 6, 2013
I loved my Papa John with all my heart! He will definetly leave a hole in our lives that will never be filled. Papa John & my brother, Mike Hatch, or Hatch, as Papa called him, were the best of friends for many years. Now they are together in Heaven with many that have gone on before. They are riding Harley's & together again. Ride on Papa & know how very much you are loved... Love you, DK
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