E. W. Ener, Jr., 91, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Hemphill Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Ener was born on June 9, 1929 in Kirbyville, Texas to Earmon Wilburn Ener, Sr. and Alice Angie Cartee Ener.  E. W. married Dorothy Doris Hambrick on February 17, 1948.  They lived in George West, Texas before returning to Sabine County in 1984. He worked for many years as a pipeline supervisor.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hemphill and the local Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his daughters, Carol West and husband, Harvey, of Telephone, Texas and Angie Ener of Lufkin, Texas; brother, Donald Wayne Ener of Sour Lake; and his granddaughter, Cathy Pierce and husband, John, of Wylie, Texas; son-in-law, Shawn Fulton and wife, Jean, of Telephone; great grandchildren, Ashley Fulton, Jaci Fulton, Ryan Fulton, Brandon Pierce, and Haley Lubbeck and husband, Taylor; and great great grandchildren, Tatum Free, Malea Faulkner and Wesley Lubbeck.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy Doris Ener; granddaughter, Tina Fulton; three brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 301 Mann Street, Hemphill, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Cole Clark officiating.

Burial will follow service in Hemphill Cemetery.

Condolences can be made and guest book made be signed at starrfuneralhome.com.