Burley D. “Butch” Tennant, Jr., 81, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at his residence with his wife by his side. He was born July 15, 1943 in Fairmont, a son of the late Burley D. and Beatrice L. Shipp Tennant. He is survived by his loving wife, of 34 years, Jacqueline Klingensmith Tennant.
Butch was dedicated to community improvement. He participated within the Fairmont/Marion County community on many levels. He was involved in youth football for over 35 years was the Head Coach of the I.U.E. Rockets, and received the 1995 National Pop-Warner Volunteer of the Year. Butch had served as Fairmont City Councilman, Marion County Commissioner, and was currently serving as a member of the CKB Marion/Harrison County Airport Board, and as a Commissioner with the Marion County Parks and Recreation. He was awarded the 2013 Democrat of the Year for the State of West Virginia. Dear to his heart, was the Marion County Toy Drive for which he served as Director, and Palatine Park in Fairmont for which he was very implemental with the renovations and development. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus as well as the Elks Club of Fairmont.
In addition to his wife Jacqui, Butch is survived by his son J.B. and his wife Shirley Tennant of Fairmont, his step-daughter Niki and her husband Michael Drees of Fairmont, his grandchildren Seth Yates, Christopher Yates, Jeremiah Yates, and Ashley Drees, as well as 4 great -grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Diane and her husband Rocky Glover of Abingdon, VA, his niece Dee Dee and her husband Jeoff Bodenhorst of Abingdon, VA, as well as 2 great-nephews, and his “good buddy” Joey Curtis.
Memorial donations may be made to the Marion County Toy Drive, 924 Sylvan Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554.
The family has entrusted the arrangements to Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont. The family will received family and friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 2PM until 8PM with the Vigil Service to be held at 5 PM in the funeral home. The Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 329 Maryland Avenue, Fairmont at 10AM with Father Kishore Varaparla H.G.N. as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Fairmont, WV.
Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com.
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