Donald Ray Enos

Ray, as he was called by family and friends was born in Coldwater, Michigan on April 2nd 1968 to parents Margaret and Fay Enos. He attended Coldwater High School and studied automotive technology at Ivy Tech community College in Ft Wayne, Indiana.

Ray got his start as a Marine Mechanic working for Dry Dock Marina in Angola, Indiana. He worked closely with owner and mentor Terry Archibold. Terry always referred to Ray as his “4th Kid.” Ray and Terry continued their close relationship for many years to come, including frequent visits in Rays last days.

In 1989, Ray ventured out on his own to found Diamond Marine Services. “Diamond” Ray was widely respected and known as the guy that got things done. From boat service and storage to dock designs and installations, Ray was that guy who could pull off impossible tasks and fix the un-fixable. He assisted countless stranded boaters through the years. In addition he rescued his fair share of sunken boats, flipped lifts, and even a snowmobile or two that fell through the ice in the winter. “Call Diamond” was a commonly heard suggestion in the Steuben County region.

Ray enjoyed lake life spent with his wife Jennifer, family, and many, many friends. It was always Ray’s dream to own a home on the lake, and in 2019, that dream was fulfilled when he and Jennifer designed, built, and moved into their home on Jimmerson Lake. Ray was very proud of his home and property. Never one for idle time, he enjoyed staying busy and was often seen working in the yard or out in the water. It was in this dream home that he spent his final days with Jennifer, family, and close friends enjoying his beloved view, watching sunsets, and looking forward to snowstorms.

Ray had an enormous love and natural talent for all things that burns gasoline. He was active with various snowmobile, go kart, and dirt bike racing circuits through the years. In his spare time he enjoyed dirt biking and snowmobiling in Michigan with friends. Dirt biking was of a particular passion and was a true form of meditation for him. He looked forward to his trips with friends to ride the dirt immensely.

Ray lived life on his own terms. He worked hard, played hard, and loved every minute of it. A straight shooter, he was always honest, direct, and generous. He would and often did give the shirt off his back to anyone who was willing to show effort. He was instrumental in helping many local community members by giving them jobs and housing. He was a true believer in second chances. Ray had a colorful, witty charm, charisma, and style. People were naturally drawn to his magnanimous personality. He quite literally never met a stranger.

There is no way to measure the void that Ray’s passing will leave us, but he wouldn’t want a single person to waste one single moment dwelling on it. “Keep on Keeping on” he would often say. We will honor his legacy and spirit by doing just that.

Ray is preceded in Death by Father Fay Enos of Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his Wife Jennifer Carricarte of Angola, Son Joshua Ray Enos of Angola, Stepson Hunter Carricate of Chicago, Illinois, Mother Margaret Enos (Dave Robson) of Coldwater, Michigan, Sisters Bonda Bracewell of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Donna Kreig of Kinderhook, Michigan, Brother Ed Tilden of Homer, Louisiana, Nieces Haley and Marissa Bracewell of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Niece Kelcee Krieg of Quincy, Michigan, Nieces Judy Straub of Shreveport, Louisiana and Sheila Tilden of Dover, Delaware, and Nephew Anthony Enos of Garden City, Michigan.

A celebration of life will be held in Ray’s honor in the coming Summer, 2022. Date yet to be determined.