Upcoming Events
Aug
12
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek
3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Send FlowersAug
12
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek
3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Send FlowersServices provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Beavercreek ChapelOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.
James Ensor Obituary
James Robert Ensor was born at home on March 12, 1943, at Ensor Bottom on Minelick Creek (Baxter, TN). He passed away on August 7, 2025 in Dayton, OH.
James proudly served 3 yrs in the US Army stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas before getting married. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Rodenburg, on June 3, 1966. He worked as a Self Employed Contractor for most of his life and retired at the age of 81. James was a lifetime member of Spinning Road Baptist church.
He is survived by his Wife, Dorothy J. Ensor of 59 years; Daughter, Kelly Marie (Greg) Bush; Son, Robert Lasley Ensor; Five Grandchildren Josh Bush, Lauran (Drew) Dice, Samuel Bush, James (Sarah) Ensor and Samantha (Nathaniel) Hartman; Two Great Grandchildren, Liam Ensor and Boston Dice; Sisters, Mary Virginia (TJ) Bennet and Margaret (Wayne) Barron and many other loving family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Father, Robert Jonathan Lasley Ensor; Mother, Nettie Tallant Ensor, his Brother, Jonathan Lasley (Carol) Ensor; Sister, Betty Lou (Darnell) Pugh; and Great Grandchild, Phineas Ensor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Spinning Road Baptist Church in James' honor.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a Funeral Service to follow at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). James will be laid to rest at Polk Grove Cemetery (9190 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414) following the service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for James Ensor
Tell your own story about James
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in James Ensor's name
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Ensor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Aug
12
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek
3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Send FlowersAug
12
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek
3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Send FlowersServices provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Beavercreek ChapelOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.