

Jerry grew up on the mill hill in East Rockingham, NC. He answered the call to ministry, attending Mount Olive College for seminary and then East Carolina University where he received his B.S. in Education. He pastored Antioch FWB Church for 40 years and taught the students of Pamlico Junior High School for 20 years. His Master’s and Doctorate of Divinity were earned at Bethany Theological Seminary. He touched the lives of so many as he entertained, instructed and cared for the people of the community that God called him to serve. He never missed an opportunity to tell a great story either in the classroom or from the pulpit. His baritone voice will be remembered fondly and his legacy will live on in the lives of those he taught so well.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Brenda A. English; daughters, Dr. Kristi English Brown (Wescott) and Heather English Milburn (Troy); grandchildren, Selah, Christian, Lily, Soryn, and Sarabel; and sister, Jean Greene (Sandy).
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn of 49 years; parents, James and Katherine English; and brother, James "Jimmy" English.
A Family Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Antioch Free Will Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Antioch Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Third Street Academy to honor his love for education and a God centered discipleship for generations to come.
Third Street Academy
600 West 3rd Street
Greenville, NC 27834
Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Dr. Jerry B. English.
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