Marion J. Ennis, 95
SALISBURY -- Marion J. "Hoss" Ennis died Friday, March 13, 2020, at his home. He was a son of the late William A. Ennis and Dora Holloway Ennis.
Graduating from Wicomico High School in 1941, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served aboard the USS Shannon in the Pacific Theater in World War II. After the war, he worked as a sales manager at the family business, J.I. Wells Co., until the business was sold in 1972. He played softball in local leagues, and in 1962 was named "All-Time All Star" for his performance on the City Industrial Softball League. He was an avid golfer. He was a charter member of Quantico Road Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Druscilla Wells Ennis; four children, Cindy Bennett, Jim Ennis, David Ennis and Norma Morris; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five siblings, William Ennis, Lillian Perry, Olive Phillips, Helen Windsor and Anna DeVage.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Community Christian Church, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury.