James J English Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James J English (Canton, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on November 5, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James J English or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Nelson English and Zelpha Boone; his stepfather Vail Boone; and his siblings, Nelson, Lorna, Evelyn and Alice.
He is survived by: his wife Frances English (Kennedy); his children, Michael English (Peggy), James English (Beth) and Paula Byrd (Jeff); and his grandchildren, Jason English (Stephanie), Damien English (Jerrylyn), Hannah English, Megan Wilson, Matthew Byrd (Melisa), James Byrd (Miranda), Jessicca Thompson (Matt), James English (Jim Herman) and Cierra English. He is also survived by 22 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel (705 Raff Rd SW, Canton, OH 44710). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
