Deacon Robert "Bobby" Winston English, age 74, of New River, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Geneva English; two sisters, Martha Ann Wade and Patricia "Janey" English.

Bobby received his formal education in Christiansburg Institute in Christiansburg, VA. He served in the United States Army; where he received an honorable discharge for his service. Bobby was a dedicated employee at Lynchburg Foundry where he retired after thirty-three years of service. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Rock Rd.; where he served as a Deacon as well as a member of the Men's and Mass Choirs.

Bobby had a heart of gold, he cared for others only wishing the best for them. He was always there as a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, being supportive to anyone who needed him and provided a pillar of strength. He taught by example and loved without reservation. He truly left a lasting impression on everyone he met and will be sadly missed.

Bobby leaves to mourn his devoted wife, Georgia S. English; one daughter, Leslie Mills; six step-children, Bryan Claytor, Schubert Claytor, Jr., Farrah (Jeremy) Leighton, C.J. Burkes, Dawn Burkes and Michael Burkes; special granddaughters, McKenzie and Mareya Leighton; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; siblings, Carlton (Constance) English, Shirley Jones, Richard (Bernice) English and Harry Wade; one uncle, one aunt, one great-aunt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special friends, Curtis Tolliver, Archie Rollins, Rev. Leslie Dean and James Payne.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 12-noon at First Baptist Church (555 West Rock Rd.  Radford, Va, 24141.) Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.