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William R. English, Sr., 90

WILMINGTON — William R. English, Sr., 90, of Wilmington, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare.

Born in Wallace, NC, he was the son of the late Roscoe F. and Bertie Mae (Brinson) English. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He became a successful life insurance agent and manager for many years and was a long-time devoted member of Freedom Baptist church.

Anyone who knew Bill knew he had a love of gardening. He had a heart for sharing and loved to pass on the fruits of his gardening to anyone who visited. He was devoted to taking care of his family and his beloved dog Copper.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth and Francis English and grandson Grant Hutchens. He is survived by his sister Jean (Jimmy) Ingram, and brother Russell (Edith) English. He was the loving husband of 70 years to Colister (Parker) English and is survived by her and their children; Diane Hutchens, William English Jr., Tony English, Kristina (Matt) Lowery. Grandchildren; Leigh Banning, Brooke English, Justin (Heather) Bickley, Jessica (Cory) Justice, Jacob Stubbs, Josh Stubbs, and Jaxon Lowery. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 6, at Freedom Baptist Church, 802 N. College Road, Wilmington, 28405, where a Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services. Burial will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, 28409.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare or Freedom Baptist Church.

Please sign the online Guestbook at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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