William C. English Jr., age 65, of Oxford, born on March 21, 1948, passed away on January 30, 2014, from complications of diabetes. Bill was the son of the late William C. and Gertrude English, also of Oxford. Bill served in the United States Army in Vietnam in the late 1960s. He loved collecting arrowheads and unusual rocks. He was an avid woodworker and outdoorsman and loved golf.

Survivors include his son, Carl English of Oxford; grandson, Ryder English; sister, Linda Lyle, and her husband, Ed Lyle, of Alpharetta; and brother, Don English, also of Oxford. He will be missed by his friends and family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 15, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd St., Covington. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service, from 1-2 p.m..

Visit www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences, or call 770-786-7062.