J. B. Tenpenny

J. B. Tenpenny, age 84 of Tarrant passed away on Dec. 14. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronny Joel Tenpenny; sisters, Ruby Jones and Treva Vandergrift; brothers, Aubrey and Woodrow Tenpenny. Mr. Tenpenny was a member of Decatur Highway Church of Christ and he was retired from Hayes Aircraft after many years of service. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Tenpenny; daughter, Sue (Jim) Johnson; grandchildren, Allison Johnson and Bryan Alan Johnson; brother, Ray Tenpenny and sisters, Geneva Slatton and Robbie Sockwell as well as several nieces and nephews. The service will be on Dec. 17 at Gardendale Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens. Mike Whisenant and Ray Tenpenny will be officiating.

Gardendale Funeral Home, 2214 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071, (205) 631-8810, www.GardendaleFuneralHome.com