Samuel Josiah English, Jr.

Samuel Josiah English, Jr, age 71 of Freeport passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio

He was born October 20, 1943. He was a son of the late Samuel Josiah English, Sr. and Mary Anna Lawver English.

His last employer was ANCO Mining of Belmont where he worked on reclamation running heavy equipment.  In 1999 he had triple bypass heart surgery which forced him to take a medical disability and retire.

He was a wonderful loving husband, father, and grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved NASCAR and was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived of his wife of 52 years, Sandy K. Orr English. They were married September 15, 1962. Also surviving are a son, Samuel R. (Lisa) English of Barnesville; three daughters: Christina A. (Frank) Greenlee of Tennessee, Kandy K. (Jim) Cross of Belmont, Elizabeth M. (Willie) Hickman of Scio; eleven grandchildren: James, Jennifer, Kaden, Jacob, Kristina, Kacey, Cody, Samantha, Jaykeb, Joey, and Brandyn; and four great-grandchildren: Dallas, Addison, Alissah, and Mason; and a sister, Marlene Maple Kennedy of Dennison.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold English; a sister, Elizabeth Hines, and a great-granddaughter, Kenadi Gainey.

Visitation will be held in Koch Funeral Home, Friday, May 22, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be no services and cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Sandy English, 34540 Jones Road, Freeport, Ohio 43973.

Arrangements were entrusted to Koch Funeral Home, 216 S. High Street, Freeport, Ohio. (740) 658-3470 www.kochfuneralhome.net