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David ENSLEY Obituary

SMITHFIELD - David Stuart Ensley Jr., 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010.
David was born in Newport News, Va., the son of the late David S. Sr., and Velma Jean Butcher Ensley.
David was previous owner/operator of Eagle Painting Co. He was an avid fisherman, waterman and boatsman.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Darlene Coberly Ensley; his daughter, Megan Ensley Powell of York County; two sons, Zachary Stuart Ensley and Zeke Alexander Ensley both of Surry; two grandchildren, Gage and Amra Powell; his brother, Tim Ensley of Newport News.
A service celebrating David's life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, in Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. James Douglas Charity Jr. officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends following the service.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 2 to Jan. 6, 2011.

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Dakota and Family

January 7, 2011

we are sorry uncle tim

January 5, 2011

Timmy, I'm truly sorry for the loss of David. May you find peace & comfort through family & friends
Janice ( White ) Cherry

Kristie Meadows-Ensley

January 5, 2011

Keeping our memories of you with us David. You will forever be in our hearts.

Maxine Blizzard

January 5, 2011

Darlene,Zeke and Zach. I know that you and your family will manage to find peace and comfort. Maxine,Marvin and Buck

Sam & Cindy Coffey

January 5, 2011

Tim , again im so sorry for your loss Sam and I will keep you in our prayers

Carolyn Kincaid

January 4, 2011

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Praying God's peace will fill your hearts in the days ahead.
Love you,

Lahoma Dixon

January 4, 2011

Tim, my thoughts and love are with you at this time!

Coach Jarrod Pierce

January 3, 2011

Zeke and Zack, my prayers are with you and your family.

Jackson Coberly

January 2, 2011

My prayers are with you and family.

David Baker

January 2, 2011

Tim & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
David Baker

Kelly Marvuglio

January 2, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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