Marvin English

Marvin V. English, age 87, of Ashley, MI passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at Pompeii United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Bill Dye officiating.

Marvin was born in Ashley, Michigan on June 6, 1927, the son of Laurence and Elva (Wagner) English. He graduated from Fulton Township High School with the class of 1945. Marvin served in the US Army as an MP stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Marvin married Mary Jane Hnetynka on October 22, 1949 in St. Johns, MI. He was a lifelong resident of Washington Township, where he was born and raised in the farmhouse where he still resided. Marvin had worked for Randolph's Redi Mix in St. Johns for 20 years, State of Michigan DOT, and farmed all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his four wheeler. He loved his family, and enjoyed being with friends.

Marvin is survived by his wife Mary Jane English of Ashley, MI, son Tim and Lisa English of Perrinton, MI, daughter Gay Lynn and Chuck English-Humble of Sahuarita, AZ, 3 grandchildren; Scott and Stacee English of Nashville, MI, Alex English of Montgomery, AL, Spencer English of Salt Lake City, UT, 2 great granddaughters; Anna and Aubree English, sister Jean Matyjasik of Green Valley, AZ, sister in law Sally Hnetynka of Perrinton, MI, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother in law Ted.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.

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