(OPS) Teacher Administration Center (TAC) Building. He was known also as someone who helped others receive the GED along with helping incoming teachers get ready for the Praxis test. Included in his life journey as an Educator/Administrator, James enjoyed activities that included bowling, playing an occasional game of Chess, attending and watching Nebraska Football games, and entertaining family and friends. James will be remembered for his many accomplishments, being an eventful entertainer, his love of music and style of stepping, his hours upon hours of listening to his favorite comedian (Richard Pryor), his admiration of James Brown, and his ability to bring laughter to those around him. James Montgomery English, 78, was called home Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his Omaha home. He is survived by his two daughters, Yvonne Smith and Myra Yvette English; 4 grandchildren, Sergeant Montez English, Ymari Hogan, (Son and Daughter of Yvette English) and Darrington Johnson, Donovan Johnson (Sons of Yvonne Smith); nieces, Mikaila Lovelace, Dr. Nicola Lovelace; nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, neighbors and childhood friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jackie Mosley English; mother, Willie Beatrice (Gloster) Wright; and stepfather, Val Wright Jr. His siblings, Robert English, Yvonne Lovelace, Rodney English and his lovely wife, Myra Lynette English.
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