Bobby Glenn English

Bobby Glenn English, age 82, of Ozark, Alabama, passed away on March 29, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Coffee County, Alabama, and lived a life marked by love, faith, hard work, and devotion to family.

Bobby was the beloved husband of the late Shirley English and the cherished son of the late Lester and Louise English. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Travis English, Samuel English, and Carolyn Davis, as well as his great-grandson, Jacob Glenn Aldridge. He is survived by his children, Wanda Cabera and her husband Manuel, Debbie Aldridge and her husband Steve, Bobbie Hirschman and her husband Richard, Rhonda English, and Deeann Roll and her husband Darien. He also leaves behind his siblings Rex English and his wife Kay, Patricia Morris and her husband Mike, Keith English and his wife Karen, and Curtis English and his wife Wanda.

Bobby was a proud grandfather to Bobby Aldridge and his wife Samantha, Kevin Messer and his wife Heather, Stephanie Nelson and her husband Keith, Michael Hirschman and his wife Amanda, Jacqueline Fitzpatrick and her husband Kevin, Melina Vigil and her husband Will, Angela Hirschman and her wife Elena, Heather Terry and her husband Dray, Hannah Roll, Nathan Roll, and Hayden Cabrera. He was also blessed with 18 great-grandchildren, Stephen Aldridge, Rayne Paez, Levi Aldridge, Mark Kiel and his wife Lillian, Hayley Messer, Bryson Messer, Peyton Fitzpatrick, Hyatt Hirschman, Brody Fitzpatrick, Toby Hirschman, Haiden Fitzpatrick, Lizzie Fitzpatrick, Stella Fitzpatrick, Caleb Vigil, and Katerina Vigil, Sofia Scott, Leo Terry and Roamli Terry, along with three great-great-grandchildren, Kohen Kiel, Olivia Kiel, and Vivian Kiel. The children who refer to him as ‘Grandaddy” reach far outside his own blood.

Bobby worked faithfully as an electrician with Scarborough and Associates until his retirement in 2018. He was a hard worker, a man’s man, and someone others naturally looked up to for his strength, skill, and steady presence. He always believed there was a better way to do things, and he approached life with determination and practical wisdom. His work ethic and dependability were hallmarks of who he was, both on the job and at home.

Faith was an important part of Bobby’s life, and he was a member of Calvary Assembly of God. He lived his life with a spirit of kindness and humility that reflected the values he held dear. Those who knew him understood that to know Bobby was to love him. He was a loving and kind man whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and reassurance to those around him.

Bobby deeply loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and he treated his sons-in-law like sons. He found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. He loved gardening and raising chickens, and he enjoyed spending time outside tending to what he had built with his own hands. He was a big Auburn fan and enjoyed all sports, especially softball and bowling. He also loved watching the Atlanta Braves and was a devoted wrestling fan. His interests reflected his spirited personality and his appreciation for both competition and fellowship.

Bobby will be remembered for his loving heart, his kind nature, and the strength of character that defined his life. He was hardworking, faithful, and deeply devoted to the people he loved. His family and friends will forever carry the memory of his steady guidance, his humor, and the many ways he made life better for those around him. Though he will be greatly missed, his legacy of love, hard work, and family devotion will continue to live on in all who were blessed to know him.

A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Adams officiating. Bobby will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the funeral home from 5:00pm-7:00pm.