Robert (Bob) George Ennis, Jr., 78, of Sparta, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on November 18, 2024. Born on October 2, 1946, to Robert George, Sr., and Mary Ennis, Bob grew up in St. Clair, MO, where he attended St. Clair High School, graduating in 1965. Bob served his country in the United States Army before marrying Betty Ennis on June 4, 1977. A long-time business owner of Ennis Oil, and later Ennis Rentals, in St. Clair, Bob was unable to go anywhere without seeing a familiar face. He loved stopping and talking with everyone he knew. He enjoyed spending time with his family, restoring houses, and especially working on his lake house. Bob was a Christian, a member of First Assembly of God in St. Clair. He previously served as Sunday School superintendent and on the building committee and church board. In 2011, Bob relocated to Sparta, MO, to be closer to his children. Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Ennis, of Sparta, MO; his daughter, Amber McLeod and wife Susan, of Springfield, MO; his son Jason Ennis and wife Alexis, of Sparta, MO; his granddaughter, Ellie Ennis, of Sparta, MO; two sisters: Mary Jane Miller and husband Jerry, of St. Clair, MO, and Sallie LeVart and husband Kevin, of Sullivan, MO; a brother, Bill Ennis and wife Lillian, of Alabama; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.