Wilbur “Will” Gene Tennyson, 70, of Sesser IL, passed away on Thursday September 7, 2017 at 3:35 AM at the Franklin Hospital in Benton.
He was born on September 22, 1946 in Sesser, IL to Cecil Gene and Virginia (Gibbs) Tennison.
He is survived by his mother Virginia (Gibbs) Harris of West City; three children Pat (Mike) Sample of Sesser, Jamey Tennyson of Carlton, TX, and Junior (Amber) Dial of Macedonia, IL; grandchildren Jonathan Tennyson, Kayla (Gowdy) Cannon, Hunter Sample, Allie Dial, and Evan Dial.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother Roger Tennyson.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.
Funeral services will be on Monday September 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Mike Sample officiating. Visitation will be on Monday September 11, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser-Valier Outdoorsmen Club and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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