John Daniel "J.T." Tennyson, 61, of Decatur, IL passed away at 1:34 p.m. on Saturday (July 24, 2010).
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family via e-mail at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Tennyson was born on August 28, 1948 in Streator, IL, the son of Glen and Dorothy (Bauer) Tennyson. He worked for many years at Lowes in Decatur, IL. He also worked at the Clinton Nuclear Power Plant, Thornton Welding Service and Mid-State Machinery. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing. He served proudly in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War. He married Pat Barbee on December 9, 1973.
Surviving is his mother: Dorothy Tennyson of Decatur, IL; sons: Chris G. Tennyson and his financee, Amy Tucker of Decatur, IL, John W. (Julie) Tennyson of Silvis, IL; brother: Dale Tennyson of Decatur, IL; sisters: Paula (Brad) Morris of Le Claire, IA, Glenda (Ben) VanScyoc of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Tori Tennyson and Valerie Tennyson both of Decatur, IL; step grandson: Rodney Warren of Decatur, IL.
He was preceded by his father.
I will forever remember the jingling of his keys in his pocket as he walked the floor at Lowe's. You always knew when he was getting close. Many years ago, guys in Lawn and Garden would shout "Who??!!" and in return he would respond the same. J.T. almost always seemed to greet you with a salute or a sly smile that resulted in a little laughter. I worked around him for several years and worked with him for a few. He was a great friend and talked often of friends and especially family, and how he cared for them and any troubles they were having. I took him to several other funerals we have had to attend of other Lowe's friends that had passed before. Never thought your time would be up so soon. Definitely will be missed by myself and his Lowe's family there.
| Mark Morgan |
Member of his Lowes Family |
July 28, 2010 |
It was my privelage to work closely with JT for the past 2 1/2 years he was a great worker and friend often talking about family. Most recently he reminissed about his sons' wedding and the exploding egg. May bGod comfort you at this time of loss as JT will be missed by many
| Sally Schumacher |
a person from his past |
July 28, 2010 |
My deepest sympathy to "JT"'s family for their loss of a warm, loving and affectionate man who had the deepest respect for his mother and loved his family deeply. His sons were very important to him! May he rest in peace and may his wonderful smile brighten the angels above eternally.
| Troy Kinney |
Condolences To Family of "JT" |
July 27, 2010 |
I worked with J.T. at Lowe's many years ago in the Lawn and Garden Department. I always liked J.T. and we always made a point to briefly chit chat through the years when I went there to shop. He was a good guy who always greeted me with a smile and I will miss seeing him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
| Shawna Harweger |
Member of the Lowes Family |
July 27, 2010 |
As soon as I heard the news I could not believe it. 'JT' was a great person to work with. He helped me look forward to those long mornings at Lowes. I can still hear his footsteps dragging in the distance like they always did and that random 'WHAT!' that always put a smile on my face. This man will be loved and missed by many people. Rest in peace good friend.
