Jimmie D Tennison Sr. age 76 passed away on Aug 9, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. He was born on Aug 18, 1937 to Daniel and Ola Mae Tennison in Jacksonville, FL where he has been a lifelong resident.
Prior to retirement he was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the City of Jacksonville, “Sanitation Department” for 20 years, then worked for Waste Management for another 20 years.
He is survived by his loving family and his wife of 60 years, Emma M. Tennison of Jacksonville, a son Jimmie D. Tennison Jr. “Deloris” of Jacksonville, three daughters, Julie Wilkerson “Gary” of Orange Park, FL, Janet McCorkel “Steve” and Jeannie Cox “Wade” both of Jacksonville; three sisters Betty Beck “Leon”, Mattie Evans “Ray”, and Angie Wimberly ‘Buddy” all of Jacksonville. He also leaves 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many self-adopted children and a host of friends. Visitation will be held (TODAY) Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM with a funeral service at 12:00PM at the Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home 729 S Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205, with Pastor Buddy Wimberly and Rev Bill Hadden officiating. Interment will follow at Edgewood Cemetery 4519 Edgewood Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32219.
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