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Ernest Paul Enfinger

Ernest Enfinger Obituary

Ernest Paul Enfinger, a resident of Dothan, passed away Feb. 15, 2006, following an extended illness. He was 78.

Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church, Dothan, with the Rev. Drs. Sam Brassell and Gary Enfinger officiating. Graveside services will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 423 E. Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL 36301, or the Columbia Baptist Ministry Center, 1306 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301.

Mr Enfinger was born May 21, 1927, in Dale County. He was a graduate of Wicksburg High School. He was a much loved husband, father and grandfather who demonstrated a life of integrity in everything he did. After a brief tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Enfinger began a 50-plus year career in the automobile business that started in Dothan. He served as general manager of Gillespie-Durden Chevrolet in Prattville from 1970 to 1982. He then returned to Dothan to become vice president and managing partner of Dothan Nissan, where he retired in 1998. His community involvement included becoming a charter member of the Dothan Civitan Club and serving on the board of the Salvation Army. He was an active member and an ordained deacon at Southside Baptist Church, where he served on various committees including the finance committee, the benevolence committee and the Good Samaritan House. After retirement, he was a faithful volunteer at the Columbia Baptist Ministry Center and an avid fisherman.

Mr. Enfinger was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Kassie Enfinger of Dothan, and two brothers, Travis Enfinger of Dothan and Edwin Enfinger of Albany, Ga.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Emma Katherine Enfinger, of Dothan; two sons, E. Paul Enfinger Jr. and wife, Debbie, of Lakeland, Fla., and Gary A. Enfinger and wife, Becky, of Athens; one daughter, Patti Hall and husband, Billy, of Dothan; three grandchildren, Brandi-Leigh Enfinger, Bethany Enfinger and Hailey Hall; two sisters-in-law, Marie Enfinger of Dothan and Anna Raye Enfinger of Albany, Ga.; as well as many much-loved nieces and nephews and friends.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Sam Boswell, Roger Kelley, Heath Murphy, Tony Strickland, Seth Strickland and Rob Doll. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Holley and members of the Foy Strickland Sunday school class of Southside Baptist Church.

Kent-Thornton-Meadows Funeral Home, (334) 793-1117, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Dothan Eagle from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Enfinger

15 Entries

Linda Stone

February 21, 2006

Mrs. Enfinger and Patti,

I love you all so much and am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all. All of our love and prayers,

Mike, Linda, Amber and Haley Stone

BILL CRAMER MOTORS

February 20, 2006

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MR ENFINGER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.

PETE AND HILDA MCKNIGHT

February 18, 2006

KATHRINE,PAUL,GARY,PATTI,AND FAMILIES MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS.

PETE AND HILDA

Barbara Miller

February 18, 2006

Dear Debbie and Paul,

I am so sorry that Daddy Paul has been taken away from you this week. He was a kind and caring man. He's with God now watching over his family until you meet again. God Bless the entire Enfinger Family.

Alis and Amanda Rhoden

February 17, 2006

Paul, Debbie, & Brandi

There never are the words to truly describe the heartfelt sympathy felt by those that love you so and hurt when they see you hurting. We continue to pray mostly for a peace to settle over you and to feel God's presence lifting you up. Daddy Paul was a precious gift to all who were touched by him and his memories will live on. Our prays for all of the Enfinger family. Love, Alis and Amanda

Tracy Jolley

February 17, 2006

Mr. E. Paul Enfinger, Jr.,

I know that you don't know me by name. I am the person you stopped in the hallway at the CCU and told me that you were praying for me (my mother was in there too). You said that you knew what I was going through because your dad was in there too. You told me that you were praying for me. You will never know how much your kind words meant to me. I lost my mother on Feb. 5. It is a very difficult situation, but you will get through it. I will be praying for you and your family as you did for me.

Dan/June Calloway

February 17, 2006

To all the Enfinger family, we send our deepest sympathy. Paul was a long-time friend of the Hundley family. Paul was always so good to my Dad. He once loaned Dad a car to make a trip to Texas when Dad's car was in the shop. Dad was attending the funeral of his brother-in-law. We will never forget his kindness and friendship with our family. He once coached my younger brother, Joe Hundley, in little league baseball. He will long be remembered in our family.

Cornelia Turrittin

February 16, 2006

To the family of Paul Enfinger,

My family appreciates the ministry Paul and Katherine have given in previous years to my parents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Branton. We are praying for Katherine and each of you during this time. We know you are saddened by this loss but comforted in knowing Paul is with the Lord. May God bless each of you.

Cornelia Branton Turrittin

Don Dunaway

February 16, 2006

Back around 1995 Mr Enfinger was delivering a new van to my wife that she wanted to test drive. The van Mr Enfinger was delivering was hit by another vehicle in the intersection of Wesgtgate Parkway and Choctaw. After finishing up with the Police, Mr Enfinger went ahead and delivered the van to my wife. We were so impressed that he would follow thru in spite of the circumstances that we went ahead a bought another van from him right there. 10 years later, we happened to run into Mr Enfinger and he immediately remembered who we were. He was such a thoughtful man and so very kind to us. He was the consummate gentleman.

Mozelle Shirley

February 16, 2006

To all of you family members: I am sad with you. Paul was my high school pal/chum, then he and Kathrine were always there for Alvin and me as good friends. I will miss him forever. God bless all of you.

Connie & Al Reynolds

February 16, 2006

Paul ,Debbie,and Brandi,

I hope you can feel our prayers for you. We love you and share in your sorrow.I'm so glad you had this time to say good-bye to your Dad. We look forward to your homecoming. Much love to your family.

Bondy's Nissan

February 16, 2006

On behalf of the entire staff of Bondy's, our condolences to all friends and famiy. Paul was a loyal friend and customer, even after his retirement. Thank you Paul for all your years of dedication. We will miss you.

Pamela Wise

February 16, 2006

Ms. Enfinger, Billy and Patti,

I am sadden to hear about Mr. Enfinger, but I am confident in the fact that he is in Heaven. As hard as it is to let go, we have the assuance that we will see him again.

I love you all and am praying for you daily.

Pam

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