Billy Charles Tennant, age 73, passed away on July 18, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois to Charles Tennant and Nora Mattingly.
Billy enjoyed spending time with his big family. He was one of nine children. He was an avid collector, especially of coins. He loved fishing, hunting, shopping, going to yard sales, and working in his shop. Billy will forever be remembered for being “the life of the party.”
Billy is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Nora Tennant; son John Tennant; daughters Patricia Hardin and Angela Peters; sister Mancy Mathena; nephews Ronald Englert and Larry Tennant; and niece Rita Englert.
Billy leaves behind his wife of 55 years Karen Tennant; siblings Liz, Sue, Joey, Jimmy, Larry, Marilyn, and David; grandchildren Kathleen (Eric), Jonathan (Casie), BreAnna (Avery), Wyatt (Sara), and Gabriel (Haley); great grandchildren Ryleigh, Archer, Allison, Rocco, Mavis, Holland, Lola, Jameson, Clyde, and one on the way; as well as many family and friends including 29 nieces and nephews and 58 great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstate funeralservice.com
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Rest in peace. Positive thoughts and prayers to the family.
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