James Robert English Jr.'s Obituary
James Robert (Bob), English, Jr. Born August 16, 1924 in Dallas, Texas and passed away peacefully on March 26, 2011 with 3 generations of family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nola English and his wife of 47 years, Mitzi English. Raised in Dallas, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1942. He took great pride in having graduated from Texas A&M University, Class of 1946, with a Business degree. He was a Commander of Company F Infantry in the Corps of Cadets. Bob was an accomplished businessman who founded English Color & Supply, Inc. in 1946. The company evolved from selling automotive batteries out of a panel truck to becoming one of the largest distributors of automotive paint and supplies with 41 locations in 6 states. Even after Bob’s retirement, he continued to have an active role in an advisory capacity and strived to maintain a personal relationship with his dedicated employees. He worked tirelessly as an active leader in the automotive industry and his community, in which he was honored to receive many distinguished awards. He was a 32 degree Mason, and member of A C Garrett Masonic Lodge as well as the Scottish Rite and Hella Temple Shrine. A former member of St. John’s Episcopal Church Dallas, and has been a long-time active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Dallas. Bob was a strong-willed man with a keen sense of humor. He was passionate about his love for his family, traveling the world, and enjoying a good dessert before any meal. Above all, Bob was known by his friends for his love of a good Aggie joke, so much so that he was given the nickname Aggie Bob, which was how he was identified for decades. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Marijo English. His son Jim English and wife Anita, children Jeff English and wife Lisa, and Stacey English. Daughter Laura English Burnett and husband Phil, children Jason Burnett and wife Alesia, Julie Burnett Seedig and husband Lyle, Shelley Burnett and fiance Steven Collora. And 7 precious great-grandchildren. Step daughter Janet Hranicky Galitzer and husband Michael, and children Justin, Hayley, Connor, and Grant. And his lifelong friend Jack (Grover) Broxson. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 29th at Restland Funeral Home from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Services on Wednesday, March 30th at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5923 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas at 10:30am followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park.
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