Mr. Norman Ray English, age 84 of Benton, KY passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his residence.
Born Thursday, August 24, 1933 in Benton, KY, he was the son of the late Ray and Lola (Peck) English.
He worked as a Chemical Operator at Air Products located in Calvert City, KY. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was of the Church of Christ Faith. He and his wife, Shirley, also owned and operated a produce market in Benton for several years.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years Shirley (Burke) English, step-son, Doug Hinshaw of Gibson City, IL; daughters, Sherry Barrett of Benton, KY, Julie Copeland of Calvert City, KY and Kellie Harrell of Calvert City, KY, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Cindy Hinshaw, and sister, Eldred Cavitt.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, August 2, 2018 in the chapel of Collier Funeral Home located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025. Gary Knuckles is to officiate.
Burial with military rites are to follow at Peck Cemetery, Calvert City, KY.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Collier Funeral Home.