Robert Lee "Bob" English
Robert Lee "Bob" English
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Known to friends as Bob, he was born here in Savannah, Georgia to the late Evelyn Jessie Groover and Thomas Franklin English Sr. Bob served in the United States Air Force as a Radar Mechanic and Tech Instructor. A few years after separating from the Air Force, he graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bob was a member of Eta Kappa Nu honors society, and graduated third in his class. He went on to work and retire from DWG Inc. after 28 years. Bob was a devoted husband and father. He was married to Joan Harrison English for 66 years.
Bob's proudest accomplishment in life was being a Scoutmaster for 55 years. He led Troop 24 which was based out of Montgomery Presbyterian Church for many years. Bob was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, and Vigil Honor which is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to lodge, council, and Scouting. Bob founded the "Father Son Scout Freeze-Outs" with the help of Julius Drake and "Preacher". Over 40 years later, Boy Scouts of America still look forward to this event which is held annually. The camping weekend at Black Creek Scout Reservation, has remained a volunteer-supported weekend program offering a multitude of outdoor activities, games and competitive sports events for local Scouting units. It was designed much like an old-fashioned Scout Camporee.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a nephew.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joan Harrison English; his son, Robert Harrison English; his daughter, Beverly English; his grandchildren, William Harrison English Sr. (Lindsay), Benjamin McCluskey English; one great grandchild, William Harrison English Jr.; one sister, Betty (Glaen) Richards; a niece, Janet Fields; and two nephews, Jerry Fields, and Jimmy English.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel with Rev. Dr. Mark Giuliano officiating.
A burial will follow the funeral service at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Montgomery Presbyterian Church or Boy Scouts of America. http://www.mpcsavannah.com/donate2.html https://donations.scouting.org/#/national
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7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
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Debbie Rice-Reagan
May 28, 2022
A lifetime of loving service lives on the hearts and minds of boys, now men.
Tim Zack
May 26, 2022
I've been trying to think about what to write since I heard the news. What's hard is there are too many fond memories and lessons to possibly ever write.
In the 6 years I was in Troop 24, Mr. English was a fixture in my life. Every Thursday night and so many weekends, I was learning the things that I would take forward into the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was learning knots, lashings, how to glaze windows, leatherwork, and outdoor skills. What I was really learning was how to be a kind and generous person and how to live with the utmost integrity. How to always do the right thing, be resourceful, and help people.
It's not an exaggeration to say that I use something I learned from Mr. English every single day. It's also not an exaggeration to say that I think about him every single day when I'm doing one of those things.
One specific thing I'll always remember is how much he made from scratch. Every camping trip he came packing something he made or something from his garden. My favorite was always the fig preserves. A couple of years ago we planted a fig tree so that I could start making my own. I'm sure Mr. English could have shown me how to get it growing better than it is but even without having produced any fruit it makes me happy every time I see it in my yard.
He forgot more things than I'll probably ever know but I'm forever grateful for all the things that I know because of Mr. English and for Ms. English who graciously shared her husband with all of us boys throughout all those years.
Terri Brigdon Burke
May 24, 2022
My prayers to the English family. Sixty-three years ago my brother and I were on his bike going down the path to Mrs.English's store. My left foot went into the spokes of the rear wheel. As a child of seven I was screaming, Mr. Bob came to the rescue. He scooped me up and my brother followed him(w/bike). He borrowed Mr. Davis car,my brother gave him directions to our house and he was my Hero.
He was my brother's and Sons Scout leader. I Know God has a special place for people like him. Well done and Thank You!
Max Harper
May 24, 2022
Our condolences to the English family,on a remembrance with Bob I had the pleasure of being a Bsa cub master for pack 24 for many year´s and moved up a lot of webelos to Troop 24,also my son Chris was in Troop 24 and with Bobs help and knowledge he earned the Eagle Rank,yes Bob will be missed but he accomplished so much as a troop master Thank you Bob Job well done.
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