Jerry Tennyson's Obituary
Jerry Tennyson, 71, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 in his home in Forsyth. He was born in Kansas City, MO, December 23, 1937 the son of Ewell and Anna Tennyson.
Jerry worked 37 years for The Wilder Corp. and was the owner of Jerry's Mobile Home Sales. He attended Antioch Christian Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing until recent years. He still loved camping very much.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one older sister.
He leaves his wife, Patricia and four children, Teresa Wise of Decatur; Lisa Mike Leeper of Florissant, MO; Linda Dracy Watson of Centralia, MO; and Jay Lou Tennyson of Columbia, M; grandchildren: Addison, Meagan, Cameron, Colin, John, and two great-grandchildren: Kailey and Hannah; one older brother, Carl of Kansas City, MO; plus many many friends.
Jerry we all love you and will miss you very much.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Monday December 14, 2009 in Antioch Christian Church, 5409 E. US Route 36 Decatur, IL with Pastor Steve DeVore officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the church. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
The family of Jerry Tennyson is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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