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James Thomas “Jim Tom” Tennyson

Birth	:	1927
Death	:	2021
Burial	:	Saint Marys Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3746986, -76.7332993
Description	:	Wednesday, January 5th, 1927 – Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 James Thomas Tennyson, "JimTom",94, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on March 23, 2021. Jim Tom lived his entire life in St. Mary's County. He was born on January 5, 1927, to the late Ira Francis and Mary Alberta Guy Tennyson of Clements, MD. Jim Tom is survived by his wife, Marion Cecil Tennyson, whom he married on August 22, 1953, at Holy Face Church in Great Mills, MD, and his seven children, Joe Mike Tennyson (Kim... Read More	Wednesday, January 5th, 1927 – Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 James Thomas Tennyson, "JimTom",94, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on March 23, 2021. Jim Tom lived his entire life in St. Mary's County. He was born on January 5, 1927, to the late Ira Francis and Mary Alberta Guy Tennyson of Clements, MD. Jim Tom is survived by his wife, Marion Cecil Tennyson, whom he married on August 22, 1953, at Holy Face Church in Great Mills, MD, and his seven children, Joe Mike Tennyson (Kim Newton), Carolyn Berger (Tom), Rosella Nicolet (Buddy), Barbara Lacey (Bill), Kelly Goldsborough (Chris), Francis Tennyson (Lisa), and Patrick Tennyson (Ellie). He had 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lee Lee Massey. He always bragged that he had the best family in St. Mary's County. Jim Tom grew up on a farm. He learned early in life that hard work and dedication yielded many benefits. He grew tobacco, as many of the locals did "back in the day". But, with a growing family the need arose to broaden his work resume. He was handy with a hammer and a saw, so carpentry was a logical choice. He worked for many years in the building industry in Charles and St. Mary's Counties, eventually starting his own company building custom homes. Farming was still an important part of his life, and until the day he passed away, he was making plans for the spring garden. Jim Tom loved sports, as a player and a fan. But his favorite sport was baseball. He was instrumental in organizing the first St. Mary's County youth baseball teams. He played as a youth, as an adult, and later in life as a manager. He was particularly proud to have managed the St. Mary's County Men's Senior Olympics Team. His dedication to the sport and continued involvement with the baseball/softball teams in the County led to his induction as a member of the St. Mary's County Softball Hall of Fame. And, how about those Orioles! They were his favorite (and not so favorite, depending on the day) team, and he could give you a play by play description of every game. Hunting was another past time. He was a terrific shot, bagging many a bird, rabbit, or squirrel for dinner. But, as the years went on and the quail faded, he found his true passion. CARDS! Any game, any time. He loved playing rummy, pitch, poker, even solitaire. He was a member of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge and enjoyed participating in the weekly pitch games. He played cards with family and friends, hosted his own semi-annual pitch tournaments, played poker in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Dover Downs, and is probably playing cards in Heaven right now. Jim Tom was a humble man. He served on the Democratic Central Committee, in his early days, and continued to believe that taking the time to listen and having a kind word for everyone, was an important part of the moral character of St. Mary's County. He dreamed big things, built beautiful homes, and brought joy to so many people. Leonardo da Vinci once said "As a well spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death". Jim Tom spent each and every day on earth to the fullest. He slept well, and will continue to slumber peacefully and happily in the afterlife. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, April 5, 2021, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be his grandsons; Jason Beavers, JD Tennyson, Ryan Goldsborough, Daniel Berger, Christopher Tennyson, Joseph Tennyson and Kyle Nicolet. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alvin Tippett, Mike Burroughs, Jennings Anderson, Bo Tennyson, Joe Johnson, Zack Wood, Dr. John Roach, Tony Adams, Jackie Alvey, and all his fellow card players.

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Family Members:

Parent

Ira Francis Tennyson

(1881 - 1969)

Mary Alberta Guy Tennyson

(1887 - 1947)

Spouse

Marion Cecil Tennyson

(1933 - 2021)

Siblings

Agnes Jeanette “Nettie” Tennyson Yates

(1909 - 1990)

Raymond Francis Tennyson

(1913 - 1985)

John Shirkley Tennyson

(1916 - 1977)

Cecelia Beatrice Tennyson Nelson

(1922 - 1989)

Agnes Lorraine Tennyson Wood

(1929 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Queen of Peace Cemetery
Helen, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3746986, -76.7332993

2. Deep Falls Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3576600, -76.7573170

3. Saint Josephs Parish Cemetery
Morganza, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3767014, -76.6971970

4. Old Saint Josephs Cemetery
Morganza, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3746986, -76.6932983

5. Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3670707, -76.7771893

6. Christ Church Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3657990, -76.7835999

7. Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery
Loveville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3504040, -76.6874632

8. Reeder Burial Ground
Laurel Grove, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4065138, -76.6766289

9. Mount Zion United Methodist Cemetery
Laurel Grove, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4131012, -76.6819000

10. Galilee United Methodist Cemetery
Oakville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3918991, -76.6650009

11. Summerseat Cemetery
Laurel Grove, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3979300, -76.6634000

12. Mechanicsville Methodist Episcopal South Cemetery
Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4428101, -76.7458420

13. Fisher Cemetery
Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4308090, -76.7896810

14. Bethel Cemetery
Budds Creek, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4054794, -76.8216629

15. John Wesley Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3880997, -76.8308029

16. Locke Family Cemetery
Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4528313, -76.7563019

17. Luckland Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3792925, -76.8399689

18. DeLaBrooke Manor Slave Cemetery
Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4369989, -76.6609750

19. Charles Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3082390, -76.6662064

20. Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3084602, -76.6644516

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Bushwood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3016586, -76.7915192

22. All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery
Oakley, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2882996, -76.7416992

23. Old Saint Aloysius Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3210983, -76.6382980

24. All Faith Episcopal Church Cemetery
Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4672012, -76.7305984