Julian McIntosh Ennis Obituary (1955

Julian McIntosh Ennis, 69 of Marion, Alabama age Sixty-Nine, passed away on March 19, 2025. Julian, was born on September 9th, 1955 in Sumter County, and raised in Livingston, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Washington Ennis and Mildred McIntosh Ennis of Livingston, and his sister, Dr. Mildred Ennis Howell. He is survived by his lovely and caring wife of thirty-two years, Karen, his daughter, Bethenie Ennis Taylor, his son, Julian McIntosh "Mac" Ennis II, his grandchildren Leighton and Jack Taylor, sister, Elizabeth Ennis Hillhouse of Mountain Brook, Alabama, and brother, Robert W. Ennis (Virginia) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and nine wonderful nieces and nephews. Julian graduated high school from Sumter Academy in 1974, where he was an outstanding football player. He graduated from Livingston University, (The University of West Alabama), where he was repeatedly on the Dean's List, with a Bachelor's degree in Business in 1978. He was a proud member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. While in college he worked diligently at a wide variety of jobs to support his wife and baby daughter. Julian had a long and successful career in the printing and forms industry. Starting in an entry level accounting position with McGregor Printing, he quickly transitioned to sales. In his over twenty years with the company, he climbed the corporate ladder. He went on to become a district manager, a regional manager, and ultimately vice president of sales for the Southeastern United states. When his tenure with McGregor was complete, Julian started his own printing company, with his best friend of forty-four years and most trusted advisor, Henry Morgan. Together they created Xmax, which is still in business today. Julian was a man of many passions. As a child, during endless summers in Livingston, he discovered his love of motorcycles. A hobby that led to many hours touring the state and country on his Harley Davidsons. He also possessed an immense affinity for water. Growing up on the Tombigbee River, he became an excellent water skier and later a scuba diver and boat enthusiast. He loved exploring Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with dive trips around the world. Despite all of this, Julian's boyhood dream had been to become a cattle rancher. For years, he worked to accomplish his goal, by acquiring land in Perry County and building his vision. As with everything else Julian set his mind to, he soon had a working ranch, with houses, barns, vast fields, horses and of course, his own herd of cattle. Finally, he had achieved the life he once yearned for as a boy watching Bonanza. He was in the cattle business for thirteen years. Julian was a force of nature. He had an excellent and outrageous sense of humor. Like his father, he was blue eyed and quick-witted, always there with an humorous quip or insightful comment for any occasion. He was a talented raconteur. He could often be seen holding court at his kitchen counter late in to the evening. With his glass of Cavit Pinot Noir in one hand and a coffee stirrer in the other, he could make family and friends laugh until their sides hurt. Julian was an exceedingly kind and considerate man. He was generous and caring. He wore many hats and had many interests in his life, but his most important role and responsibility, was his dedication to his family. Julian had a profound impact on the lives he touched. He will always be missed but never forgotten. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Marion Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Memorial service will begin at 2:00 with Rev. Len Hurston officiating and Kirk Funeral Homes, Marion Chapel directing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Marion Methodist Church. 2c:{"d