James E. English Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James E. English of Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in Manistique, Michigan, who passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Vern English and Irene English (Clark); his wife Martha Ayre; his children, Karen Constantino (Mike) of Kentwood, MI, Paul English (Nancy) of Holland, MI and Colleen Rapp (Jim) of Iowa City, IA.; his grandchildren, Elizabeth English Smith (Danny), Kristin Constantino, Katherine Rapp, Charlie Constantino, Jim English II, Jacqueline Rapp, Megan English and Tommy Rapp; and his great grandchildren, Murphy James and Patrick Paul Smith.