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Richard Lee English Jr.

11/7/2022

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Richard Lee English, Jr., age 64, passed on November 4, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, Ga.
 
The graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Ga. 

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Richard Lee English, Jr.,  better known as “Jitty Bug,” was born April 15, 1958, in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Richard Lee English, Sr. and the late Lillian Sykes English Taylor.  He was born in a family of five siblings; Evangelist Beverly English Williams and Wayne English preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Susie Mae Sykes and Ida Mae Dunlap and his niece, Katrina English.  
 
As a child, Richard traveled with his parents and he attended school in different countries.  Richard was a 1977  graduate of Macon County High School.
 
Richard is the father of Alicia English, Atlanta, Georgia; he is the grandfather of Kiandria Miller and Jamaal Rice both of Warner Robins, Georgia and Eric Rice, Oglethorpe, Georgia; one great granddaughter, Kehlani Cain, Warner Robins, Georgia; two siblings, Reginald English (Nannette) Ideal, Georgia and Terry English (Doretha), Columbia, South Carolina; aunts, Vivian Sykes Law, and Willie Pearl Sykes both of Oglethorpe, Georgia; sister-in-law, Sharon English, Montezuma, Georgia; a host of nieces (including devoted niece, Shontell English Walters), nephews, other relatives and friends including, Jeff Jolly, Leonard McKellar and Alfonza Harris.

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Linda Smith
11/7/2022 09:02:11 pm

Condolence to the English family

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larry middlebrooks
11/7/2022 09:53:48 pm

known bug many years he worked with my brother in septic tank .i worked for ga power and saw him daily..always with a smile..God Bless

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Mary Postell
11/7/2022 10:50:34 pm

With deepest sympathy to your family and friends.Praying for you Alicia , Keandria and your family.

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Dianne Tookes and Nick Tookes Family
11/7/2022 11:05:55 pm

We have known Jit for a long long time.He was always there for us if we needed handyman work done. Such a good guy and he will be miss by Nick Tookes and family. Sending condolences and prayers to the English family.

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Raven Shandasia Griffin??
11/8/2022 11:01:22 am

Condolences to all the family members & friends 🫶🏼🕊

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Claudette Lowe and family
11/11/2022 03:11:39 pm

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. May you find comfort in the Master's loving arms.

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Linda
11/11/2022 10:38:15 pm

Jit you will be miss by many. No more pain you are now in God hand rest on my friend until we meet again.

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