Born on a cattle ranch in Winters, TX, England began learning the fiddle at age 5 and later played alongside his father, a Texas State Champion. London England graduated from Tyler Commercial College and became a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and the Institute of Radio Engineers. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1945 during the Second World War. During this time, he held the position of Public Information Technician, broadcasting news reports from the Pacific to the 3 major networks. Among the notable newscasts he facilitated, he aired Japan's surrender. He was also awarded a Battle Star for the Asiatic Campaign. Upon his return, he continued his career in radio with KTRH in Houston where he was the first broadcaster on the scene of the Texas City Disaster. He was later employed by Gates Radio Company and Harris Corporation. He sold the radio/TV equipment to KUHT at its inception as America's first public broadcasting station. After retiring, he was an avid golfer with two holes in one. In 1938, his unusual name even landed him in "Ripley's Believe It Or Not." He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Seibel England, and his two sons, London Thurman (L.T.) England, Jr. and Frederick James England. He is survived by his daughter, Judy England White, her husband, Charles Loy White, and daughter-in-law, Doreen Swain England, wife of L.T. England, Jr. He is also survived by his brother, George Floy (Jeff) England, Jr. and sisters Mary Itasca England McMinn and Margie Marie England Brookshier. Surviving grandchildren include Darren Michael England, Ashley England White, and Bethany Marie White. He is also survived by his loving companion of 7 years, Lydia Morgan. Pall Bearers will include Darren England, Charles White, Kyle Brookshier, Robert Estus, Max Roth and Bill Pownall. Honorary Pall Bearers will include Jay Vineyard, J. Brandt England, Lester Mullan, Wade Alexander, Terry Morgan and Terry Morgan Jr.