Mr. David Furman English, 64, of White Springs passed away Sunday , April 10, 2011 at his home after a long battle with cancer. A native of Jacksonville, FL., Mr. English has been a resident of White Springs since 1993. He also known as "Mongoose", served in the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War where he earned many medals, including two Purple Heart medals, a Bronz Star and a Silver Star. He worked for thirty- seven years as an engineer for CSX Railroad working from both the High Springs Yard and the Baldwin Yard. Following his retirement he enjoyed time fishing, traveling, eating, and sitting on the front porch.
He was a Master Mason with the Woodstock Park Lodge 313, a member of the Morocco Temple of Jacksonville, the Rolling Thunder, Chapter 3, and attended the Christ Central Church in Lake City.
He was preceded in death by his father Furman Dewitt English, and his brother, Paul English. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Pruitt English, Mother Mamie Elizabeth Williams English of Lake City, and his God son Barry Luke, Christmas, FL.; He was also loved by his wife's entire family including their children and grandchildren. Memorial
Services will be conducted Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. With the Reverend Joseph Jamerson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the GATEWAY~FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South US Hwy 441, Lake City. 386-752-1954. Please sign the guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com