Arthur M. English

Arthur Mack English, son of the late Shedd Robert Engish and Mamie Woodard-English, was born April 2, 1938, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He departed this life, after a brief illness on February 15, 2002. He received his formal education in the Baltimore City Public School System; graduating from the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. “English” or “Ike” as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was fun loving. Even from his youth, he had a quiet sense of humor. He loved traveling and being with his family. He was the father of two children-Arthur, Jr. and Bridgette (deceased). Bethlehem Steel corp. from 1968 to 1978 employed English. He continued his employment with the Baltimore city Department of Sanitation and retired in 1998, after 20 years of dedicated service as a supervisor. A leader of men, English was along time member and an AA sponsor in the Fellowship of Twelve Steps. He organized such a group at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was strong supporter of the Prison Ministry of New Psalmist Baptist church, under the leadership of Pastor Walter P. Thomas. After moving his membership to Mt. Pleasant in 1997, he continued his sincere commitment in AA with the A. R. C. (a Johns Hopkins Hospital Affiliate). He was an active member of E.H.S. B.D. and the Family Reunion Committee. He was a supporter of Sweet Prospect Baptist Church, where his late uncle, Rev. Calvin C. English was the founding pastor. He never missed an opportunity to travel with the church, particularly during Spring Revival at Shady Grove A. M. E. of Winnsboro, SC, or during Fall Revival at New Home Independent Church, (Sweet Prospect A.M.E. Church of Woodard, SC, the home church of the English Family). He leaves to mourn: one son, Arthur, Jr. of Atlantic City, NJ; four grandsons, Jeffrey, Darryl, Douglas and Arthur, II one great grand daughter, Rockeer; one daughter-in-law, Stacie English; his mother, Mamie Woodard-English; two sisters, Rosalie English and Mary Frances English; one brother, Robert (Teddie) English; two uncles, George Bell of Rock Hill, SC and Sam B. Sawyer of Baltimore, MD; four aunts, Ella Woodard of Blackstock, SC, Rosalie Bell of Rock Hill, SC, Ronnie Woodard of Baltimore, MD and Julia Sawyer-English of Baltimore, MD; a life-long companion, Jean Dunlap; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

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Arthur M. English

December 25, 1937 - February 15, 2002