Stanley B. Tennant, 92, of Pleasant Valley, passed away in his home on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
He was born in Blacksville on March 8, 1932, a son to the late Learney Dice and Bertha Mae (Wilson) Tennant.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife on Aug. 25, 2018, Elaine Mae Tennant.
In addition to his parents and wife, Stanley was preceded in death by his siblings, Learney Tennant Jr., Homer Tennant, Dwayne “Bud” Tennant, Helen Tennant, Pansy Lowther, Violet Conner, Marjorie Kiger, Mavis Lantz and Jean Berry.
Stanley is survived by his children, Sheila and her husband Tom McGinnis, Rex and his wife Jacklyn Tennant, Nancy Tennant Goode and her husband Shawn, and his estranged son, Charles Tennant; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Tennant, of Fairview; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Stanley was a member of Valley Chapel United Methodist Church and a graduate of Clay-Battelle High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Hershel “Woody” Williams VFW Post 7048. Throughout his career, Stanley worked as a machine attendant with the Westinghouse Corporation. In his spare time, Stanley enjoyed painting, gardening, cutting the yard and spending time with family.
The family would like to thank WVU Medicine Hospice for their loving care and support.
The family has entrusted the arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV 26554. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 8. Visitation will continue at the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church, 1511 Pleasant Valley Road, Fairmont 26554, from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held in the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Andrew Tennant and Pastor Jackie Chambers officiating. A service of committal will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.
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