Robert Bing English “Cub Man”, 69, of Denton, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Robeson County, NC to the late Alex English and Blanche Massengill English.

Robert worked as a Mechanic and was the owner and operator of his own Automotive Mechanic shop. He was a member of Community Baptist, Silver Valley NC. He enjoyed flying R/C airplanes and was known as the “Cub Man” among his flying buddies. Robert loved to go fishing with his grandchildren and attend air shows. He really enjoyed going to get ice cream on Sunday’s with his family.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a sister Catherine Ann English and a brother James Thomas English.

Robert is survived by his Wife, Brenda Elizabeth English of Denton; a daughter, Rhonda Beck and husband Greg of Lexington, NC; a son, Robbie English and wife Dawn of Denton, NC; a sister, Shirley Shipton of Denton; three grandchildren, Kristin English of Denton, Kasey Beck of Lexington, and Cameron Beck and fiance Amanda Chaffin of Lexington; special mother-in-law, Mildred Bivens of Denton; and close family friends, Jake Chaffin of Lexington, and Mary Jane “Baby Jane” of Lexington.

A Visitation will be at Community Baptist Church (385 Ernest Snider Rd., Lexington, NC) on Wednesday 6/29/16 at 6:00pm with a Celebration of Life to follow at 7:00pm

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church Building Fund (385 Ernest Snider Rd., Lexington, NC 27292).

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is serving the English family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.