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Mr. Kevin Lamar English

03/21/1972 - 01/02/2022

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Obituary For Mr. Kevin Lamar English

Mr. Kevin Lamar English, 49, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Beckley, WV went on to eternal peace on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Born March 21, 1972, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of Charles Baldwin and the late Georgianna English.

Kevin attended Woodrow Wilson High School from 1987-1990, where he helped lead the Flying Eagles basketball team to a state championship title in 1990. That year he also earned 1st team all-state honors. Following high school, Kevin attended Pensacola Junior College and ultimately enrolled at the University of Charleston in 1991, where he finished his athletic and academic career. During his time at the University of Charleston, he helped lead the Golden Eagles to the WVIAC regular season and conference tournament championship in his first two seasons.

Kevin was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Wickham, where he was baptized at an early age. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Alexander Youth Networks employed him for many years.

Kevin was a devoted father, a sports fanatic, and someone who loved people.

Kevin is preceded in death by his mother, Georgianna English; grandparents, James and Mabel English; uncles, Lewis Biting-English and aunts, Gladys English and Mildred Taylor-Wicks.

Left to cherish Kevin’s memory are his first-born and only daughter, Raquelle; sons, Tayon, Kaedon, Dimitri, and Kyson; second mother who raised him, Paulette; father, Charles Baldwin; grandson; Kenzo Kaba; brothers; Larry (Kelly) English Jr, Michael Spain, and Charles Baldwin Jr; sister, Jonica (Charlie) Penn; uncles; Larry (Jean) English Sr., Ernest (Reta) English and Brady English and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom he loved like family.

Memorial service will be 12:30PM Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium 400 Stanaford Rd, Beckley.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family thirty minutes prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Kevin’s honor to AutismSpeaks.org or the Woodrow Wilson High School Athletic Department 400 Stanaford Rd. Beckley, WV 25801 or call 304-256-4646..

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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01/15/2022

Kelly Gordon

Kevin was always a friend and will be missed dearly! Rest Easy E! I love you 💕
01/14/2022

Pat Williams

To Ms. English and family, Kevin will be missed by all who knew him. Schawanna V.
01/14/2022

Pat Williams

To Ms. English and family Kevin will be missed by all who knew him.
01/14/2022

Pat Williams

Let the memories of the times you shared with him give you peace and comfort. May God continue to bless and strengthen you. Bradley & Pat V. Williams
01/14/2022

Dorothy Wright-Reynolds

Words can not be found to express my sympathy and grief. May God give every family member and friend strength and comfort.
01/13/2022

Beth

Kevin is truly one of the most amazing friends I was ever blessed to have. I miss him daily. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially his kids that he loved so much. Rest in heaven my sweet friend 🙏
01/13/2022

Arnita Branch (Mitchell)

To Paulette English and the English Family: We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavement. Keep his memory stored in your hearts and he will be with you always. Charles and Arnita Branch (Mitchell).
01/12/2022

Jackie Powell and Reggie Law

Our deepest sympathy to the English family. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Jackie and Reggie Law
01/12/2022

A Jean Gray-Cartwright

My deepest condolences 💐 to the English family. May God continue to bless and keep you doing this difficult time. Jean Gray Cartwright
01/12/2022

Shawn Mickey

My condolences go out to you and your family may you rest in peace Kelvin English God bless..
01/11/2022

Jewell Hoover

My deepest sympathies to the English family and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jewell Hoover
01/11/2022

Andy Hill

Kevin was one of the guys I always looked up too as a kid. He was one of the great Crescent Chipmunk basketball players of the 1980s and later a state champ at WWHS. I hadn't seen Kevin in years, but when I did run into him it was usually at the state tournament in Charleston. The guy was always upbeat and asked about me and my entire family. He will be missed. My sympathy to the English family. -Andy Hill
01/11/2022

Bryant Kittle

You will be missed my friend.
01/11/2022

Felicia Moten Wallace
01/10/2022

John Payne

Condolences to the English family. Kevin You will be in our hearts forever. You we're such an inspiration to me as a young teammate. Praying for comfort to all the family and friends. Until we meet again on them pearly gates. JOHN PAYNE C/o 1992
01/10/2022

Alissa Gordon
01/10/2022

Lillian Christian

My deepest condolences to the English family. May the God of comfort be in this time of sorrow.
01/10/2022

Curt Francisco

I will carry you in my heart always, dear brother. Rest well now.
01/10/2022

Linda Clement-Kyle and Family
01/09/2022

Ryan Snuffer

I already miss you Kevin. Thanks for being a support to me during my own time of grief and loss. As you would always say, God bless. See you again some day.
01/07/2022

Michelle Lester
01/07/2022

Kendra Williams

Our deepest condolences to the English family. Paulette & Kel we love you both and we're very sorry for your loss as well as everyone attached to Kevin family & friends. We're praying for comfort and strength in such difficult time. Love the McDowell family.
01/07/2022

Terrie Mitchell

We send our deepest sympathy to Paulette English and Family. All of us knew Kelvin as a wonderful person-and was sad to here of his passing. We will continue to pray for you strength during this difficult time. James&Terrie Mitchell and Family
01/07/2022

Terrie Mitchell
01/06/2022

Crystal Price Gunter
01/05/2022

Freddie Williams

Kevin was a kind hearted brother. There are countless stories of his big heart. The Williams family will miss him dearly. I pray comfort for the English family. Freddie Williams #34
01/04/2022

Jennifer Hamrick

Our prayers go out for Paulette and the English family. There are no words of comfort but know we are thinking of you. Jennifer and Gary Hamrick
01/03/2022

Rozolette Robinson

May God be with you and you family in this very sad time and give you the strength to bear this loss. Sincerely Rozolette Robinson
01/03/2022

Tiquisha

Sending our condolences to my Bruh. Love you Kevin English 😭😭😭😭 We miss you the Chambers family
01/03/2022

Angel Lawson
01/03/2022

Eileen Washington

Our deepest condolences to the English family. May God continue to bless and keep you during this difficult time. Sincerely Clifford &Eileen Washington