Donald James Tennant, Sr.

February 4, 1939 - December 27, 2011

02/04/1939 - 12/27/2011

Past Services

Visitation
Thursday December 29, 2011
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling Chapel
1400 Eoff St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-232-0330 | Directions
Service
Friday December 30, 2011
11:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling Chapel
1400 Eoff St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-232-0330 | Directions
Cemetery
Friday December 30, 2011
12:30 pm
Greenwood Cemetery-Wheeling
National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-232-0330 | Directions
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling Chapel
1400 Eoff St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-232-0330 | Directions

Tennant, Donald J. Sr., 72, of Wheeling, WV, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center.
He was born February 4, 1939 in Wheeling, a son of the late Daniel S. and Hilda Niebur Tennant.
He was a member of the Carpenter Union, Local #3, Wheeling, a member of the Cave Club, Warwood Vets Club, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Melvin “Hoot” Davis.
Surviving is his wife, Charlotte A. Visnic Tennant, one daughter, Terri L. Jeff Lowe of Hilliard, OH; four sons, Donald J. Kate Tennant Jr. of Wheeling; David A. Rhonda Tennant of New Bern, NC; Daniel S Michaela Tennant of Wheeling; Michael A. Tennant of Myrtle Beach, SC; a sister, Beverly Rouse of Wheeling; seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street Wheeling, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 with Pastor Paul Shaffer officiating.
Interment with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association
Offer condolences online at altmeyer.com

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Barbara Fisher
8 years ago

Charlotte & family—-so sorry to hear about Don—my husband Paul is also coming down with this–beg stages—Don was too young—hope you take care of yourself–12/31

bob heiser
8 years ago

charlotte and family, sorry to hear of don’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…

bob heiser & grace

kendell johnson
8 years ago

Charlotte I am so sorry for your loss. Washington Grade School was full of good memories. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jerry & Janet Nixon
8 years ago

Charlotte, Dan, Mick and families

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of great loss. Don was a great man.

Blessings,

Janet & Jerry

Ruby & Mick cupp
8 years ago

Charlotte, we are so sorry to hear of Dons passing. He was a great person. I know he will be missed by many. Sincerely, Mick and Rue

Kitty & Paul Ike Comer
8 years ago

Dear Charlotte & Family. We are very sorry to hear the sad news of Don’s passing. We will always remember Don as a friendly, sweet guy.

The video was amazing. What a nice way to preserve precious memories.

We send our deepest sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray the Lord will give you strength and peace at this difficult time.

God bless you, kitty & Ike

KIM AND DAVE ROMINE
8 years ago

Dear Charlotte and Family, we were so very sorry to hear of Don’s death. Please know we send our love and prayers to you all at this sorrowful time. Love, Kim, Dave and Chris

Sue Cunningham
8 years ago

Dear Charlotte and Family, You are so much in my prayers. Please take good care of each other. Its very difficult,but you know Don is in a better place. God bless all of you. Love and prayers, Sue and Family

Connie Bertlaney
8 years ago

Dear Charlotte, Terri, Don, David, Danny,Michael, and Bebs,

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband,father and brother. Don was a wonderful husband, father, brother, cousin to me, and friend. He was the type of man that would give you the shirt off of his back if you were in need. His presence will be sorely missed in our family. I am so sorry that I am unable to get back to WV for the service. It was fortunate that I came to see Don just 2 weeks ago and got to hold his hand and have him smile at me. I will hold that memory fondly in my heart. Know that I will be with you all in spirit and prayer. May our wonderful memories of Don help us all to heal. My love to all of you, Connie

Sandi Niven
8 years ago

Dear Don and entire family, Please accept our condolences in the passing of your Father. Our hearts go out to you all in this difficult hour.

Sincerely, |

Sandi Niven

Mother of Cordell Fields

Connie Grinstein Berea,OH

Paul Donahie
8 years ago

Dear Don and the Tennant family…

My deepest sympathy to the passing of your dad. He was a man that stood tall among men with great character!

Godspeed…>>

Your friend

paul

Jamie Stahl Bowsher
8 years ago

Dear Tennant family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Tennant’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. I know how much you all loved him and that he will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless you.

Shirley Soltesz
8 years ago

Love and Prayers to all of you so sorry Shirley

Tammy Donley Palmer
8 years ago

Michael & Family

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am out of town for the holiday and will not be able to attend the service. May he rest in peace. I send you love and hugs at this difficult time.

Joanie Caleodis &Troy Law
8 years ago

Mike and Family- Our sympathy for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Doug and Paula Heagy
8 years ago

Mrs. Tennant and Family –

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Don was a fine mentor and a wonderful friend in Doug’s youth.

Doug and Paula Heagy

Rick Hickman
8 years ago

My sincere condolences to the entire Tennant family. May Mr Tennant have eternal rest. God bless Mr Tennant and the Tennant family.

From the Hickman family

Judy Toman
8 years ago

sending love and prayers

Judy and Frank Toman

Randy Stephens
8 years ago

To the entire Tennant family,

You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Greg & Melinda Kemp
8 years ago

To the Tennant Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Greg, Melinda, Josh and Jared

Michaela’s co-worker

ken speidel
8 years ago

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

PHYLLIS & RICHARD EASTHON

Jerry Jacovetty
8 years ago

We had some wonderful times traveling on vacations and get-togethers. You are going to be missed by family and friends. Maybe someday we will get together again,

Connie Bertlaney
8 years ago

What a wonderful video tribute to Don!! I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. Tears for the beautiful life he lived, tears for the beautiful wife and family he leaves behind, and tears for the loss of a wonderful man!

Mark Stanley
8 years ago

Your father will be missed.

The Stanley’s