Oscar P. Tennant

Oscar Phelix Tennant, 93, of Oak Hill, WV died on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV. He was born October 22, 1915 at Prince, WV the son of the late John A. and Sarah Beasley Tennant and stepson of the late Dotsie Hobbs Tennant. He was a retired engineer for N&W Railroad having worked at Mullens, WV. Mr. Tennant was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church where he attended the Donnelly Bible Class. He was the sole surviving member of the Oak Hill High School Class of 1936. His wife of 67 years, Ethel Geneva Rodes Tennant; daughter, Betty Jean Bishop; son, Larry A. Tennant; brother, John W. Tennant and a grandson, John L. Tennant, II preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, John Tennant and companion, Dee Jones of Hayward, CA; one grandson, Terry Bishop and wife, Lisa; two granddaughters, Debbie Miller, Lisa Tennant Wamsley and husband, Steve; eight great grandchildren and three great- great grandchildren. He is also survived by close friend and caregiver, Daisy Shrout. All those who knew and loved him will sadly miss Oscar Tennant. Services will be on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Rev. David Sneed officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV