David Franklin ‘Bud’ English

Obituaries

Related Photos

English

Guestbook

Welcome to our online comments feature. We welcome your thoughts and your opinions, including unpopular ones. We ask only that you keep the conversation civil and clean. We reserve the right to remove comments that are obscene, racist or abusive and statements that are false or unverifiable as well as posts that are attacking other users. Repeat offenders will be blocked. You may flag objectionable comments for review by a moderator.

comments powered by Disqus

March 3, 2013

David Franklin ‘Bud’ English

---- The Tribune-Star The Tribune Star Sun Mar 03, 2013, 05:00 AM EST

BRAZIL — David Franklin “Bud” English passed away on March 1, 2013. Mr. English was born on May 30, 1942, in Savannah, Ga., to Archie and Iva “Mammy” English who preceded him in death. He was raised on Tybee Island, Ga.

In 1959, he left school and joined the U.S. Navy, where he served on the first crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise, fueling planes on the flight deck.

In 1964, he married Frances Georgette Hucks and began work at Great Dane Trailers in Savannah. In 1975, he was transferred to Brazil as the plant superintendent of the new factory, a position he served in until his retirement in 2002.

His many hobbies included hunting, woodworking, and restoring 57 Chevys. He was especially proud of his two fully restored cars, which won many trophies at car shows. He also enjoyed working on his tractor.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, David (Donna Dene) English and Brian English; five siblings, Herbert English, Archie (Blendith) English, John (Wilma) English, Bonnie Martin, and Eugene (Sally) English; a sister-in-law, Judy Harris; a brother-in-law, Rick Hucks; four grandchildren, Sean English, Jacob English, Shayla English and Alejandro English; and many nieces and nephews.

He was baptized as a young boy in the Atlantic Ocean and attended church at Ebenezer Church.

Services will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Lawson-Miller Chapel with the Rev. Bill Price officiating. Burial will follow at Croy’s Creek Cemetery. Military graveside honors will be provided by the Navy. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again Tuesday prior to services. Pallbearers will include Fred Nevils, Dave Kennedy, Steve Bucholz, Mark Bucholz, Charlie Emery, John Palm, Lee Wise, and Rick Ellison. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in his honor to Ebenezer Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Light a candle in his memory at:

www.lawson-miller

chapel.com

Text Only | Photo Reprints

Obituaries

Phillis M. Thomley
Phyllis Irene Thomley, 98, of Hymera, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, May, 16, 2013 in Shakamak Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasonville.

May 18, 2013
Charles T. Bearley
Charles T. Bearley, 79, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 in his residence, surrounded by his family.

May 18, 2013 1 Photo
Death Notices: May 18, 2013
• Margaret Louise Hill,

• Ruth Stephens

May 18, 2013
Velma Doris Horton
Velma Doris Horton, 84, of Terre Haute, formerly of Paris and Marshall, Ill., and Sullivan, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Springhill Village in Terre Haute.

May 18, 2013
Minnie Lou (Mail) Kaperak
Minnie Lou (Mail) Kaperak, 77, of Terre Haute, passed away on May 15, 2013.

May 17, 2013 1 Photo
Paul J. Langenfeld
Paul J. Langenfeld, 79, of Clinton, died at 7:39 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Union Hospital-Clinton.

May 17, 2013 2 Photos
Paul Eugene Collins
Paul Eugene Collins, 68, of Terre Haute passed away at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Regional Hospital in Terre Haute.

May 17, 2013 3 Photos
Juanita Mary Snider
Juanita Mary Snider, 68, of Marshall, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013,

May 17, 2013 1 Photo
James A. Baker
James A. Baker, 90, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Springhill Village.

May 17, 2013 1 Photo
Death Notices: May 17, 2013
• Betty June (Weaver) Padgett

• Richard Eugene Newell

May 17, 2013
More Obituaries Headlines