Donald Ensley Obituary

MOUNT HOLLY - Donald Lee "Don" Ensley, 82, died Nov. 16, 2012, at the Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Cramerton, son of the late James Orie and Elva Rose Austin Ensley.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nadine Sisk and Colleen Mills; and a brother, Bergan Ensley. He was owner of Don's Garage in Mount Holly for more than 45 years and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, fisherman and mechanic.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Hood Ensley; a son, Ron Ensley and wife, Karen, of Stanley; three daughters, Debbie Fraley and husband, Jim, of Mount Holly, Pat Howard and husband, Steve, of Mount Holly, Donna Farris and husband, Ken, of High Shoals; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral, conducted by Chaplain Ivan Davis, will be 2 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley. The family will receive friends after the service in the Founders Hall until 4 p.m. Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery in Mount Holly. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

The family extends a special thanks to the staff of Stanley Total Living Center for their love, care and concern.

Memorials may be made to Stanley Total Living Center, c/o Caring Angels, 514 Old N.C. 27, Stanley, NC 28164.

Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Gaston Gazette from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2012.
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My deepest sympathy to the entire Ensley family on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Fabino

November 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Don. God Bless all of you during this time of loss. He will be remembered fondly. Barbara Dellinger

November 20, 2012

May God strengthen you and comfort you during your time of loss.

Terry & Judy Waldrop

November 19, 2012

Thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time.

Shelly Rhyne

November 18, 2012

You are in our prayers.

Jim & SaDara Tilley

November 18, 2012

My Prayers are with The Ensley Family .. I know that you are already missing him .. Prayer for comfort and also knowing that we will meet again in Heaven ... Sending Hugs Love and Friendship ..

Melanie Beaty-Duncan

November 18, 2012

Please know that we are there for you and are thinking about you. Take care.

Dianne Roof

November 18, 2012

We all love you very much. Take care and know we are always there for you

Dianne Roof

November 18, 2012

we have miss don for sometime but we know hes in a better place now he was a wonderful friend he will be missed we love all of you may god be with you for the days to come god bless all

susan @danny burleson

November 18, 2012

Our prayers are with you all during these diffcult times! Love&Prayers
Bill & Rachel
Henley

November 18, 2012

Our love , thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you peace during these difficult days!
Love, The Merrills
John, Kim, Cole and Carter

Kim Merrill

November 18, 2012

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