Garry W. English

Garry W. English passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his home after a brief illness. He was born on May 4, 1947, to Ethel Brumley English and Woodrow English. He was an avid reader, a collector of Civil War memorabilia, and a “history buff,” including biblical. He enjoyed the success of his three sons and being Granddaddy, Papaw, Pops, and Pa to Curt, Kelsey, Sam, Charlie, and Sara Kate. He was not only a loving husband, father, and grandfather, but a renowned educator for 36 years, serving as Guidance Counselor in the Prentiss and Booneville School Districts and Middleton, TN; Chapter I Coordinator; and Prentiss County Vo-Tech Director. Garry loved his church and church family and sat on the front pew nearly every Sunday and Wednesday night. He was not only a faithful member of Jumpertown United Methodist Church, but also served as Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. He is survived by his wife, Edith Wimberley English; three sons, Mark (Lisa) English of Walnut, Todd (Michelle) English of Booneville, and Brock (Emilie) English of Tupelo; five grandchildren, Curt, Kelsey, Sam, Charlie, and Sara Kate; and one sister, Sarah Lee of Jumpertown. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Woodrow English and a brother- in-law, Weldon Lee.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 27, 2012 at Jumpertown United Methodist Church with Bro. Jason Franklin and Bro. Robert McCoy officiating. Burial will be in the Jumpertown Cemetery.

Visistation will be from 5-9 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel and from 12-2 PM on Friday at the church.