Memorial service for Oscar Benard English Jr., a Coalgate resident, will be held October 24, 2026, 10:00 to 12:00 at the Lavern Collins VFW Post in Coalgate, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.

Mr. English was born on April 07, 1945, to Oscar Benard and Ruby Louise (Lambert) English, at Lehigh, OK. He passed away on September 30, 2026 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 23 days.

Oscar attended Lehigh Schools before graduating from Coalgate High School. He attended Delta College where he received an Associate’s Degree. Oscar was a truck driver. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, fighting in the Vietnam war. Oscar was a lifetime member of the Coalgate VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca English of High Point, NC and Raymie Saint and husband Gary of Coalgate, OK; grandchildren, Jordan English, Blake Romjue, Raylynn Saint, and Robert Pletcher; great-grandchildren, Audrey Pletcher, Makaila Romjue and Liam Pletcher; brother, Danny English and wife Rosa of Lehigh, OK; sisters, Nelma Lacy of Coalgate and MaryAnn Graves of Lebanon, MO; along with other numerous dearly loved family members and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Oscar Benard and Ruby Louise (Lambert) English; brothers, Billy Bice and Jerry Don English; and sisters, Eula Lee Bice, Wanda Nelson and Wanetta Keeler.

Condolences may be sent to the family by email to: brownsfscoalgate@sbcglobal.net. Please reference the name of the deceased in your correspondence.