Donald Ray Ensor, 92, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore.
Born Sept. 17, 1933, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late Sidney and Newell Trimble Ensor. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. A graduate of Mt. Sterling High School and the 1952 Trojan Football MVP, he remained a devoted supporter of the Trojans and enjoyed attending Mt. Sterling sports events throughout his life. He worked in sales at US Steel Corporation in Cincinnati for 30 years and Trojan Inc. (Saf T Cote lighting) in Mt. Sterling for 32 years before he retired.
Survivors include two daughters, Kim (Jerry) Wilson of Mt. Sterling and Teresa Ensor of Arlington, Texas; five grandchildren, Jessica Simpson, Patrick Simpson, Phillip (Melissa) Wilson, Nathan (Stephanie) Wilson and Nick (Whitney) Wilson; four great-grandchildren, Klae Wilson, Addison Wilson, Jordan Farrington and Madeline Ramirez.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Otis Ensor; three brothers, Harold Ensor, Earl Ensor and Sid Ensor; and four sisters, Elizabeth McClain, Roberta Smith, Pauline Moore and Elnora Profitt.
Service was conducted Monday, June 15, at Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals with Hammer McGuire officiating. Full Military Rites by the Montgomery County Post 22 American Legion. Burial was in Machpelah Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Phillip Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Nick Wilson, Klae Wilson, Shane Farrington and Patrick Simpson.
Honorary pallbearers were Archie Otis, Darrell Ensor, Eddie Otis, Terry Ensor, Billy Carter and Greg Stone.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals.
