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Reece Ennis Obituary
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Dr. George Gilbert officiating. The family is receiving visitors at home.
In lieu of flowers and food, memorials can be made to the "In Christ's Name Fund", First United Methodist Church, 1380 W. Main St., Dothan, AL 36301, Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302, or your favorite charity.
Mr. Ennis was born Dec. 5, 1925, and raised in Dothan. He was a 1944 graduate of Dothan High School. He attended Auburn University his freshman year and later graduated from the University of Alabama in 1947, with a Bachelor of Science degree. On Jan.25, 1948, he married Christine Blatsios of Dothan at Foster Street Methodist Church. He worked for Commercial Credit Corporation from 1948 until his retirement in 1985. Following his retirement, he continued his education at Troy State University Dothan and George C. Wallace Community College. He also served as a member of the senior studies advisory committee at Troy State University Dothan. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Dothan.
Mr. Ennis was preceded in death by his parents, Reece Hilliard Ennis Sr. and Etta Whiddon Ennis; a son, Reece Hilliard Ennis III; and dear friends and fellow members of the Whiners Club, Dr. Sam Jones and Dr. Jennings Douglass.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Blatsios Ennis of Dothan; a daughter, Nevin Ennis Cherry of Dothan; a son, Andrew Todd Ennis and his wife, Sandra McEntee Ennis of St. Charles, Ill.; a grandson, Dr. Samuel Alex Cherry III. of Birmingham; a granddaughter, Christine Cherry Irwin and her husband, Benjamin Ab Irwin of Dothan; granddaughters, Jessica Ann Ennis and Ashley Hunter Ennis of St. Charles; sister-in-law, Iona Blatsios Stephen of Tuscaloosa; and dear friend, Christopher Lee Gagliano of Birmingham.
Honorary pallbearers are Peter Albright, Henry Beatty, Alton Boyd, Stephen Danzie, Lee Dunnam, Christopher Gagliano, J.D. Holman, Ben Irwin, Dr. Louis Johnson, Carl King, Buren McArdle, Dr. Press Thornton, C. V. Wallace, Harold Wiggins and Phillip Wiggins.
The family wishes to thank his caregivers, Gayvon Hart and June Dease, and those from Wiregrass Hospice, including Sandra Cherry, Corina Lemos and Jackie Luckett.
Byrd Funeral Home, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Reece Ennis
Judd g
February 25, 2007
Dear Ennis Family,
My thoughts are with you. Remember all of the cherished moments and memories
Judd Geeenberg
Greg Payne
February 21, 2007
My deepest symphathy. My prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Jones
February 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jean Johnson
February 20, 2007
Dear Christine and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Reese. I certainly have fond memories of him and know that my Mother (Louise) loved him. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jean(Kinsaul)and Tony Johnson
Henry/Sue Beaty
February 20, 2007
To the Ennis Family,
We are presently out of town. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Peggy K Tacon
February 20, 2007
Dear Christine and family, we are saddened by the passing of Reece. We love you all and have you in our prayers.
Love Peggy & Nick and family
HUGO GRIGGS
February 20, 2007
SORRY TO HEAR OF REECE'S PASSING --- MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ( CLASSMATE OF REECE AND CHRISTINE) GOD BLESS HUGO GRIGGS
Dorothy (Huskey) and Jim DeVick
February 19, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
February 19, 2007
Dear Ennis Family, We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Burton & Family
Gregg Fishman
February 19, 2007
To the entire family,
May the warm thoughts and memories of Reece help all of you remember forever .
Scot Rutkovitz
February 19, 2007
Andy and Family:
Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow...comfort in the midst of pain! Sorry for the loss of your Dad, Father-In Law and Grandfather.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
The Rutkovitz Family
Martha Whatley Alexander
February 19, 2007
Dear Nevin and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Remember the good times and memories and never lose the strength to get through your grief.
Susan Jones
February 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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