James (Jim) Enright born December 18, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio to Katherine (Sherman) Enright and Charles Enright. He graduated from Fenwick High School, class of 1961. After graduation, he started working at Armco Steel Corp as an apprentice in the electrical shop. After a few years with Armco, he enlisted in the US Army, where he served for 3 years. He then returned to work at Armco in Middletown, Ohio where after 31 years he retired and moved to Crestview, Florida. Jim always said, "I may not have been born here but, this is my hometown at heart". Jim loved the south, it's quiet life and especially the people here. Jim was a devoted Catholic and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Crestview. He was a member of the VFW Post 5450 in Crestview and American Legion Post 75. He was an avid NHRA (Drag Racing) fan. Whether driving one of his drag racers when he was in Ohio in his younger days, or just being a fan, he never lost his love for the sport. Jim loved golf. It didn't matter if he was caddying, playing or just watching it on television. He always enjoyed watching it more when Bubba or Tiger was playing. Jim was a life-long Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He loved to travel with his wife and friends. Jim and Cindy's favorite vacation destination was going to the Great Smokey Mountains, especially during the foliage season. Jim loved spending time with his military buddies at the VFW Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. He loved fishing and spent many hours solving crossword or sudoku puzzles. Jim waited all year for college football season to begin so he could cheer for his favorite team, Auburn. "WAR EAGLE". He loved his wife and family with all his heart. Jim was a man among men. He would do anything for anyone that came to him in need. Jim was the most structured and dependable person you would ever meet. Jim was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Katherine Enright; daughter, Jo Lynn Behm; brother, Kenny Enright; sister, Kathi Clayton.

He is survived by wife Cindy Renfroe Enright, daughter, Anne Marie Tallon, brother, Tim Enright, sister, Patti (John) English, grandsons Eric and Mark Behm and Jordan Tallon, granddaughter, Kandice Lawrence, grandson, Toby Reeves, great grandson, Case Lawrence and great granddaughter, McKenzie Lawrence.

Funeral services for Jim Enright will be 2PM Monday March 18, 2024 at Evans Funeral Home with Mike McVay officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. There will be no graveside service, military honors will be performed at Evans Funeral Home after services.