John Clarence English, 84, of Double Bridges Rd., Spout Spring, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Heritage Green. He was the husband of Leona O. English.

Born in Franklin County, VA, on August 19, 1925, he was a son of the late John Thomas and Amy Ellis English. Clarence was a member of Providence Free Holiness Church and a retired farmer.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Sheryl E. Burke and her husband, Jim of Appomattox; a sister, Dorothy Holland of Vinton; two grandchildren, Sam Burke and wife, Kelly of Berkeley Heights, NJ and Sandy McBride and husband, Steve of Roanoke; five great grandchildren, Katie, Emily and Stephen McBride of Roanoke, and Erin and Samuel Burke of Berkeley Heights, NJ; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces including a cousin that was like a brother, Clyde Dillon.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda E. Law; two brothers, James L. English and William T. English; and two sisters, Elsie E. Brown and Reva E. Jones.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Providence Free Holiness Church by the Rev. Charles Swicegood with burial following in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 pm until time of service. The family will also receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home from 3:30 – 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 17, and other times at the residence.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Alzheimer's Association, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or the American Cancer Society, 1030 Oakville Road, VA 24522.

Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent at www.robinsonfuneral.com