Dwayne Tilman Enos “Pineapple”, age 75, passed away on December 31, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital, after a near month long battle with COVID 19. On November 30, 1945 Dwayne was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of Annie Leilani Higgins Enos and William Kauwila Enos. He graduated from Roosevelt Highschool in 1963 and on his 18th birthday he joined the United States Marines Corp. He served two tours in Vietnam and during his time in the Marines and he earned a BA degree at the University of North Florida. He retired in 1984 after 21 years of service. Upon retiring from the Marines Dwayne moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he would serve in the United States Postal Service as a clerk for 20 years. It was at the Post office that Dwayne found the love of his life, Joyce Hulett, who he married in 1995. Shortly thereafter in 1996, Aaron Alakai Enos “My Boy” was born and became the sunshine of his life. Dwayne was a life member of the Marine Corps League serving 5 years as commandant, detachment 059. Dwayne was a member of the American Legion post 0283, Elks Club Lodge 221, a Life Member of The Vietnam Vets 1046, and Semper Fidelis, A very proud United States Marine who loved his Hawaiian heritage. Ohana “family” was how he chose to live his life.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his father, William Kauwila Enos, mother, Annie Leilani Camara Higgins, step-father, Arthur Louis Camara, half-sister, Ethel Kapualokelani Borges Enos, half-brothers, Clyde Enos and Wendell Enos. He leaves behind his wife, Joyce Enos, son, Aaron Alakai Enos, daughter, Renee Dawn Wallace (Gene), grandsons, Jett and Cade Wallace, sister, Patricia Uilani Camara Mcdonald (Tony), half-sister, Rhea Josephine Akoi Enos, half-sister-in-law, Sayo Enos, brothers, Keith Kaholokai Enos (Ethel), half-brother, William Kauwila Knos, Jr., step-brother, Arthur Curtis Camara and many more Ohana, like nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, brothers, sisters, aunties and uncles. A viewing will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. A service of remembrance will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Fraser Funeral Home, interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:00pm with Full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial contributions would be made to: Marine Corps League Jacksonville Detachment 059 In honor of Dwayne T. Enos P.O. Box 331419 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Visitation Details Fraser Funeral Home 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Sunday, January 10, 2021 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Service Details Fraser Funeral Home 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Monday, January 11, 2021 12:00 PM
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October 13, 2022, 5:05 am
Dwayne Will be truly missed