James Ennis Obituary
James Eddie Ennis, born April 20, 1969 in Willoughby, Ohio, at rest March 7, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 56; Eddie was the beloved son of the late James ‘Jack’ and the late Beverly Ennis; loving husband of Charlotte Langley Ennis; dearest father of James Wesley (Theresa), Jacob and Joshua Ennis; proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Adeline Ennis; dear brother of the late Tammy Benefield; fond brother-in-law and uncle to many. Visitation, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630 from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Interment private. For information, 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com
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