Darrell D. Tennis
Darrell D. Tennis, age 60, of Liberty, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 18, 2010. He was born on May 15, 1949 in Meredosia, IL, a son of Logan & Virginia (Stephens) Tennis. He married Diana Snyder on September 30, 1967 in East Peoria, Illinois, and she survives.
Darrell was the owner of T & T Oil Company for twenty years.
He was a member of the Liberty Lions Club, serving as President, and he was also a member of the Liberty School board. Darrell enjoyed motorcycling and hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In additon to his wife, Diana, survivors include:
HIS MOTHER: Virginia Eager of Liberty;
TWO CHILDREN: Darren Tennis and his wife Mary of Liberty, and Denise Reich and her husband Chris of Largo, FL;
FOUR GRANDCHILDREN: Logan & Lucas Tennis of Liberty, and Cassidy & Sydney Reich of Largo, FL;
ONE BROTHER: Logan “Bruce” Tennis and his wife Dorothy of East Peoria, IL;
TWO SISTERS: Sondra Ehley of Lincoln, IL, and Patricia “Joan” Henson and her husband Ed of Trivoli, IL. Nieces & nephews also survive.
Darrell was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Pastor Mike Henson. Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Liberty Lions Club and the Liberty Education Foundation.
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Darrell, I just learned of your father’s death earlier today (2/22) and just wanted to express my condolences to you, your mom and the rest of the family.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Ayers
To my dear Grandma, aunt and cousins~ I’m so sorry for all your pain and I’m praying for you to know, now more than ever, that God is close to the brokenhearted and He loves you all very much. I’m thankful for the promise of better days ahead for all of us. Much love, Johana
I had the priviledge of knowing Darrell for over 30 years. I remember coming out to the farm and cutting firewood, snowmobiling and just visiting. In later years we took a few motorcycle rides together. Darrell was always so very proud of Denise and Darren and a most proud grandpa.
You have my heartfelt sympathy.