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George Tenney III
1944 - 2015
George Tenney III
1944 - 2015
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Tenney, III
1944-2015
George Edward Tenney, III, age 70, of Houston, passed away following an accident, on April 29, 2015, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born June 21, 1944 in Pasadena, California, he was the son of the late George and Grace Tenney. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judith Buckridge Tenney; by his three sons, William Tenney of Houston, TX, Michael Tenney and his wife Sarah of Houston, TX, and Matthew Tenney and his wife Amy of Whitestown, IN; brothers, Philliup Tenney of North Little Rock, AR, and John Tenney of North Little Rock, AR; and seven grandchildren, John Tenney, Colin Tenney, Elizabeth Tenney, Grace Tenney, Avery Tenney, Drew Tenney, and Selah Tenney.
George graduated from North Little Rock High School and the University of Arkansas. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. George eventually arrived in Houston and founded The Tenney School with his wife Judy in 1973. Together they built a unique school designed to provide individual attention to each student. His 37 years as Headmaster were a true ministry, impacting both the lives and academics of scores of students and their families.
He was a man faithful to his commitments, possessed with a strong sense of humor, and an ardent student of Scripture. For many years he served on the Board of Child Evangelism Fellowship, was a Men's Bible Study Fellowship leader, and was a longtime member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
Friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at The Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land (Williams Trace Exit). A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in the Chapel at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 13223 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, with Pastor Marty Mickelson, officiating. Before the service, a private interment will occur at Houston National Cemetery, at 11:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 13223 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478, or to Ramesh Richard Evangelism and Church Health, 17110 Dallas Pkwy., Suite #230, Dallas, TX 75248.
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Ronnie Northrop Viator
August 10, 2023
I am sorry to learn of Mr. Tenney's passing. I like many others owe him and his family a great deal of gratitude for the creation of the Tenney School. Thank you, Mr. Tenney, for caring for the future of the kids from your school.
Thank you for all you did.
Arrianna Mansfield
January 5, 2019
This is sad to hear. Thank you Mr.Tenney for all you did and taught me. Your school changed my life and you'll be glad to know that I've been a successful, professional chef for the past 13 years. I hope you are at rest and thank you again. My condolences to your family and especially, Mrs. Tenney.
Errol
February 16, 2016
It was sad to learn that George Tenney passed on to be with the Heavenly Father as he will truly be missed by many. Attending The Tenney School was such a fun time in my life and helped me transition into the young man that I was, and the adult I have grown to be.
Fernanda & Danny Schmalz
August 6, 2015
Greatly saddened by the news of his death, this man and his wife made one of the biggest differences in our lives... If it had not for their school we would not have the family that we have today. God bless the Tenney's. George, you will never be forgotten.
Fernanda and Danny Schmalz
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June 5, 2015
Judy and family, I was so shocked and saddened to learn of George's death just a couple of days ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Mike and Dinda Tenney Hemphill
May 25, 2015
I am so saddened to hear of this news. If it wasn't for Mr. Tenney and The Tenney School, my future may not have been so bright. He opened the doors for me and encouraged success. I will certainly miss him.
May 12, 2015
Judy,
Mark and I and Cameron send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We were saddened to read of your loss of George. You both made such a difference in our lives.
Sincerely,
Mark and Kathy and Cameron
Patricia Sexton
May 5, 2015
May the Prince of Peace comfort all of you at this difficult time. Rest in knowing that George is at peace and resting in the loving arms of his Saviour.
May 5, 2015
So very shocked and saddened by this!! What a great person he was. He meant so much to the Hill family!!
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
Judy & Craig Hill
william walker
May 5, 2015
Thank you for always pushing us out of the break room and into class, or study hall. We may have resisted, but in the end we went. You are part of why I am the teacher I am today.
David Turner
May 5, 2015
George Tenney had an incredible impact on my life as a young adult. If it were not for him and his wife, I would never have worked so hard to get where I am today. He will be missed, and I really appreciate everything the school did for me. Thanks. It is rare that so much goodness could be created and shared by a such hard-working family who dedicated themselves to such a worthy cause. I'm positive the Lord has welcomed him into his heavenly kingdom!
May 5, 2015
Mr. Tenney hired me years ago to work at a school like none other. He was polite, professional, guided by goals that truly helped children. His demeanor was quiet, yet demanding; as leader of the Tenney School he represented all that is good about
education. God bless you George Tenney.
Barbara Hughes
05/05/2015
Rita Hegmann
May 5, 2015
I will miss George's unique sense of humor. May he rest in peace. I know that Judy and my nephews Bill, Mike and Matt take comfort that he is now with God.
May 5, 2015
25 years of teaching and working for George and Judy, my condolences go to Judy and family. I understand their loss since I lost Richard in 2012. God will be with you and so will my prayers.
Anne Updyke
May 5, 2015
I am grateful to Mr. Tenney for giving me my first teaching position in 2005. I have taught at The Tenney School for 10 years now. At the time he hired me, I was experiencing extremely difficult issues; I feel he saved my life! I will always remember his support and encouragement, along with his smile! My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Debbie Pifer
Arielle Lawson
May 4, 2015
We are sorry for your loss. Our family sends love and support.
Together in God,
The Lawson-Ho family
Carolyn Graham
May 4, 2015
I am so thankful to have known George Tenney, he was such a wonderful Man of God and loving father, grandfather and husband to his wife Judy, and his church family. I remember George as one of the funniest people I knew! :) I always looked forward to seeing him either in person on family visits or through "Skype" on the internet. Praying now for Judy and all of his extended family and friends and church family. Will miss you very much George, will see you again in Heaven :)
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