John "Tuna" English, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. In John's early vocation he attended Central High School, before being drafted. John worked for CSX Railroad for 35 Years, before his retirement. He served in The United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. When John's mother passed away he stepped up and took care of his siblings. He was a member of Christ Temple Christian Life Center for the past 14 years.
He was born on October 25, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to John Board and Lillian English. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jonathan Roberson.
John is survived by his loving Wife of 49 years, Gwen English, daughter, Robin Rhodes, daughter, Dana Rhodes, son, Damon (Connie) Rhodes, grandchildren:, Jamaine Rhodes, Raquel Rhodes, Kynnade Haywood, Kennedy Haywood. He is survived by his great grandchildren, Jamaine Rhodes, Jr., and Tyron Rhodes, sister, Joyce (James) White, sister, Regina Bradley, brother, Ike English, brother, Isaac Roberson, sister, Kathy (Chris) Cornelison, sister, Judy (Roosevelt) Ryan, brother, Samuel (Darcia) Roberson, brother, George Roberson.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Christ Temple Christian Life Center, 723 South 45th Street, Louisville, KY 40211. His Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am on Monday, at Christ Temple Christian Life Center with burial to follow at Kentrucky Veterans Cemetery (Central).
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