Elvin Tennison

December 1, 1921 - July 17, 2015

Elvin "Lightning" Tennison, 93, of Saginaw, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. He was born December 1, 1921 in Nile City, TX to James "JF" and Minnie Effie (Tyler) Tennison. Elvin married Dorothy DeMar on June 17, 1951 in Ft. Worth. He served in the United States Air Force. Elvin retired from Chemical Leaman to spend time with his grandchildren and tend his garden. He was the last surviving child of 15 children, was a Mason for 50 years, and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy and son, Wesley Tennison both of Saginaw, TX; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and oldest son, James Leslie Tennison. A graveside service will be held at 10:30AM, Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Belew Cemetery in Aubrey. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center, Aubrey. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Elvin Tennison, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.