Obituary of Wayne English

Mr. Wayne Kenneth English, age 68, of Flovilla, GA, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 in Griffin. He was born on Tuesday, July 1, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by his father, John E. English. Wayne proudly served his country in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Separate 2nd Battalion in Vietnam from 1965 until 1966. The 173rd was the first Army ground combat unit in Vietnam. His favorite saying was, “We didn’t leave anybody behind,” because his unit did not leave a man behind. For 28 years, Wayne helped veterans maneuver through the VA. He helped veterans with PTSD transition into a society that did not understand the disorder. From 1988 to 2002 Wayne spoke to Linda’s U.S. History Classes about Vietnam. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Linda White English; children, Tracie English King, Jennifer English Ford, Jessica English Teitelman, Elaine Harvey, Becky Law; mother, Marie Euston; brothers, Stanley English, Doug English, Edwin English, Mike Euston; sister, Barbara Boyette; 12 grandchildren; aunt, Irma Gooden; best bud, Joe Cloud; and several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services for Wayne English will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Mr. Rudy L. Mangham officiating. Interment will follow in the Fullerton Memorial Cemetery in Hillsboro, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfh.com. Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the English family. Saturday April 9, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Sherrell Memorial Chapel Click for Map and Directions Saturday April 9, 2016, 1:00 p.m at Fullerton Memorial Cemetery Click for Map and Directions