Robert Frederick English Iii

Bobby had a heart of gold and was full of life and energy. He was the first grandchild with many following after, had lots of nieces and nephews, and especially loved spoiling and caring for kids of friends and family. He was an active role model for kids or anyone needing mentoring.

He struggled with his health throughout his younger years, and eventually needed a transplant to replace his kidney and pancreas. In preparation for that, he had multiple surgeries to prepare him for dialysis. After waiting two years and receiving eleven prospective transplant calls, the right call came and his life was instantly changed on October 31, 2011. He felt very blessed and truly appreciated his new lease on life.

Bobby became a friend to anyone, spoke to every person he came across, and loved to make people laugh. He had an intense love of motorcycles ever since he was a little boy of three years old. If you knew him, you knew he loved gadgets and was an avid collector of anything new, exciting or unique. His favorite thing was to share his excitement of his collections with everyone. He always said "Hurry up and break it so I can get another one".

Before he became disabled, he worked at Eagle Auto Wash as a detailer and always had a love for keeping things neat, clean, and orderly. He never told anyone "no" and helped anyone with whatever they needed. Whether it was working on a car in the middle of the night, or repairing a phone over many hours, he was that guy you called. He always answered the phone or text and helped anyone with anything.

Bobby will be truly missed at the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner where he was a permanent fixture and a diligent volunteer for over 15 years. He was known to capture footage of the event with his Go Pro camera as well as helping with various tasks bestowed upon him.

Bobby will be remembered by those that loved him as a generous, loving, and genuine man who put others first in everything he did.

Robert (Bobby) Frederick English III

Born: October 13, 1973

Passed Away: October 26, 2017

Bobby was preceded in death by: Sister, Adoria Marie Verser, maternal Grandfather Edward Johnson, paternal grandparents Laura Gay and John Gay and uncle Herman E. Johnson. Survivors include: Wife, Amber Baker of the home; Parents: Robert Frederick English Jr. of Roanoke, TX, Lillie Ruth Johnson-Verser and Ivory Verser of Kansas City, KS, step-mother Paulette Canady-English,; Grandparents: Robert F. English, Sr. of Detroit, MI, Pauline Johnson and Norma Gay of Topeka; Brothers: Albert Fitts of Kansas City, KS; Rodney Frederick English of Topeka; Jason Robert Frederick English of Palmetto, FL, Ron Baker and Josh Baker of Topeka; Sisters, Michelle Canady of Topeka, Ebony Verser of Kansas City, KS, and Yolanda English of Arlington, TX; Father and mother-in-law Ron and Cheryl Baker of Topeka; Uncles: Walter Jackson Brown, III of Denison, TX, Edward Lamar Johnson and Myron G. Johnson, both of Topeka, Kevin English of Spanaway, WA, and Ryan English of Detroit, MI. Aunts: Rosemary Johnson, Du Juan English-Mitchell, Rhonda English and Robyn English of Detroit, MI, Lois Prudhomme, Ruby Johnson, JoAnn Johnson, and Victoria Johnson-Crim all of Topeka, Muriel Johnson-Medlock of Powder Springs, GA; and numerous additional close family and friends who will miss him immensely.

Memorial donations in memory of Bobby may be made to:

Center for Transplantation

The University of Kansas Hospital, First Floor

3901 Rainbow Blvd

Kansas City, Ks. 66160

Celebration of Life will be on Wednesday, November 1st 2017 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Antioch Family Life Center 1921 Se Indiana Ave Topeka, Ks 66607