In loving memory of Jimmie Tennison Jr. Born on July 4th, 1941, in the heart of Muskogee, an Okie through and through. He was the first born son of Jimmy F. and Ruby Tennison. Jimmie spent his days working in the parts department at Fred Jones for 16 years and then onto truck driving for Turner Brothers. He had a love for muscle cars and racing. In his 20's, he enjoyed racing on the drag strip and later in life won several trophies at various car shows for his 1965 Mustang.   Jimmie was in the Army from 1959 to 1962. On November 28th, 1969 Jimmie tied the knot with the love of his life, Violet . Together, they created a family filled with laughter and love. He is survived by his beloved wife, Violet, and their three wonderful children: Frankie and Jeff Allred, Ft. Smith, Bill Powell,Tulsa, Johnny and Mendy Tennison, Mannford siblings Betty Tennison, Tulsa, Sheila and Billy Love, Claremore,Sherry and Evert Daniel, Sand Springs and Kim Tennison, Sand Springs. Jimmie's life was further brightened by his 12 grandchildren- Shane, Tajjen, Luke, Sarah, Hannah, Jeremiah, Amber, Bethany, Alicia, Ashley, London, and Ryker  whom he cherished, spoiled and pranked with all the love a grandpa could muster. 14 great-grandchildren - Izarah, Bastian, Silas, Sadie, Nash, Hayes, Tytus, Micah, Violet, Lydia, Garrett, Nataleigh, Kynnleigh, and Aubree. Though he has taken his final lap, Jimmie's spirit will forever be in the hearts of those who loved him. His humor, his wisdom, and his passion for life will be missed but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Deborah Joyce.

Military honors provided by the U.S. Army, VFW and the Patriot Guard.