Robert English

December 14, 1927 - February 18, 2012

Robert H. English 84 of Falmouth, Ky., passed away Saturday February 18, 2012 at his home. He was born in Falmouth, Ky., Dec 14, 1927 son of the late Robert P. and Anna Straub English. Bob attended Falmouth City School, leaving in 1946 to join the U.S. Naval Service as seaman first class on the USS Buoyant stationed in the China Sea. He received the Asiatic-Pacific WWII victory medal. He returned back to Falmouth working most of his career for the Interlake Steel company as well as being a well known Falmouth carpenter building several homes. He married Audrey E. Fuller, Sydney, Australia, Meeting her during World War II. Survivors include his daughter, JoAnne English Wells (Terry) Greensburg, In., son David English (Melissa) of Rockford, Mi. A son, Dale English preceded him in death on Feb 7, 1974. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, brothers, Jimmy, Larry and Danny English all of Falmouth, Ky., sisters; Nedra Marksberry and Diane Hogue of Falmouth, Ky., and Brenda Sue Fields of Hazard, Ky., A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 P.M on Thursday February 23 at Bob and Audrey’s residence, 347 Southfork Dr. Falmouth, Ky.