Mr. Bobby James Ensley age 71 of 1808 Spindale Street died Saturday September 12, 2009 at Hospice House of Forest City following a long illness. A native of Rutherford County he was the son of the late James Rex And Vernie Mae McCurry Ensley. A member of Spindale United Methodist Church, 32 year member of the Spindale Fire Department, Former Fire Chief, current Spindale Town Council member serving 16 years, former employee of O.M.C., G.F., Stonecutter Mills and R.S. Central High School. He is survived by his wife Patricia Holland Ensley of the home, one daughter Robin Ensley of the home, two aunts �" Winifried Hicks and Jennie Sue Haney both of Gastonia. A number of cousins and friends also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Virginia E. Liverett. The family will receive friends 5 pm until 8 pm Monday September 14, 2009 at Crowe’s Mortuary Rutherfordton, NC. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Tuesday September 15, 2009 at Spindale United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Pyatt, Rev. Joe Fulk and Rev. Mike Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the Spindale City Cemetery. Honor Guard will be provided by fire department members of Rutherford County. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County POB 336 Forest City NC 28043 or to Rutherford County Employee Relay for Life.