Michael Carlton Tennant
Michael Carlton Tennant, age 65, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 at the Brian Center, Fincastle, Virginia.
Michael was the youngest child of the late James Carlton and Gloria Lee LaRue Tennant. He was severely injured in a lawnmower accident on August 10, 2023.
Michael was an avid NASCAR fan all of his adult life. He owned and operated Mikes Wrecker and Body Shop for many years. He then had a lawn care business. Michael was a former President of the Millboro Fire Department. He was a member of the Windy Cove Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his sister, Linda and husband Mark Weiss of Warm Springs; his brother, James L. “Jimbo” Tennant and wife Clara of Millboro; his nephews, Bobby Tennant and Bryan Tennant, Chris Martin and wife Dannille, Brandon Via and wife Cora; his nieces, April and husband Ralph Richards, Katy and husband Logan, and Melissa and husband Chucky Via; great-nephews, Bryce and Braxton Martin; his best friends of 40 years, George and Bonnie Robertson, Benny Riley, and his cat, Smoky.
He leaves behind many first cousins on the LaRue and Tennant family sides, and many friends.
Michael was a kind and very generous person. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
A visitation at Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at Windy Cove Presbyterian Church at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2023 with Reverend Rob Sherrard and Pastor Con Sauls officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Tennant, Bryan Tennant, Chris Martin, Timmy Plecker, Gary Shanks, Benny Riley, and two honorary pallbearers, David Dressler and Grover Ford and a host of friends.
Family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Millboro Fire Department or the Millboro Rescue Squad.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com
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