Richard Allen English, August 19, 1926 — March 10, 2019

Richard Allen English (South Wilmington, Illinois, IL) August 19, 1926 March 10, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: August 19, 1926

Death date: March 10, 2019

Death place: South Wilmington, Illinois(IL), USA

Funeral Home: R W Patterson Funeral Home Ltd

Richard Allen English Richard “Jerry” English, 92, passed away on March 10, 2019 at 11:15 p.m. Richard was born in Braceville, IL on August 19, 1926, the son of the late Matthew and Eleanor (nee Allen) English. Richard graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School, Gardner, IL, in 1944. He enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation and served in the South Pacific arena during World War II.

He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946. Richard married Shirley Mae Hutton on November 18, 1950 in Braceville, IL. They were blessed with one son, David Joe English; two daughters, Susan Elizabeth English Wilcox and Mary Kay English; three granddaughters, Amanda English McKinzie, Kathryn English Ritchey, and Kendra English Milay; two great grandchildren, Thomas Ritchey and Jenna Ritchey.

He is also survived by his brother, George and sister-in-law Juanita. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Shirley; and his brother Matthew. Richard was employed by Illinois State University’s Building Maintenance Department for over 20 years and retired in 1988.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Normal and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge in Normal. Funeral services for Richard will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Bromenn Hospice unit for their care. Memorial may be made to the Will Grundy Historical Society. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Allen English please visit our Sympathy Store.

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death notice Richard Allen English August 19, 1926 — March 10, 2019

obituary notice Richard Allen English August 19, 1926 — March 10, 2019

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