James Tennyson

April 9, 2014

James Tennyson, age 68 of Molino, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Arab, Alabama.

Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Trumpetfish as a Torpedoman’s mate out of Charleston, SC from November 1962 until November 1966. After serving in the US. Navy, he was employed in the electrical trade for 20 years. In 1986, he began his employment with Civil Service, retiring in 2004. While at the US Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, he received the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

His father, James Tennyson and mother, Dorothy Tennyson, precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Tennyson; son, Daniel (Valeria) Tennyson; stepdaughter, Lisa (Christopher) Story; daughter, Stephanie Serbin; son, Stephen Ertz; daughter, Melissa Prewitt; grandsons, Cameron and Christopher Story; sister, Pat (Ed) Lutes; brother, Wilburn Tennyson; sister, Gloria Swann. Jim was profoundly loved by many nieces and nephews, close friends and his church family.

Jim was a member of Dogwood Park Baptist Church in Molino. He truly felt that each person there was his family.

Pallbearers will be Simon Barton, Bob Cummings, Cary Harrington, Chris Story, Devon Swann, DJ Tripp.

Services will be held Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with Pastor Russell Branch officiating.

Interment following at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Covenant Hospice, 6479 Carolne St. Suite B, Milton, FL 32570.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “James Tennyson”

  1. Cameron Story on April 14th, 2014 6:22 am

    I love you Poppy and will miss you very much.

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