James A. Ensell III

ENSELL, James A. "Jimmy" III, 45, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, at home.

He was born January 6, 1964, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late James A. and Linda J. (Morgan) Ensel, Jr.

Jimmy was a laborer and a member of the Wells Twp. Sportsman Club. He enjoyed hauling cows and hauled them after the Jefferson County Fair each year and he enjoyed dirt bike riding.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Beth" Ensell.

Surviving are his companion of 10 years, Heather M. Bensie; four sons, Trenton and Ashton Bensie, both of the home, James Ensell IV of Tiltonsville, Ohio, and Chad Ensell of Steubenville; two daughters, Justeena and Krista Ensell, both of Pa.; a brother, William Ensell of Brilliant; a sister, Peggy (John) Stewart of Adena: and one grandson.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, on Friday from 5 p.m. until the time of his funeral service at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Jimmy Ensell Memorial Fund, c/o Wheeler Funeral Homes, to help the family through this difficult time.

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