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Thomas Tennent Obituary
March 11, 1934 - June 19, 2021
Columbus, Georgia - Thomas Hill Tennent Jr. PhD, a native Atlantan passed in Columbus, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hill Tennent Sr and Louise Cooper Tennent and his elder sister Louise Tennent Smith. He is survived by his sister Nancy Tennent Bogle, his devoted partner Bradley Park, a niece, two nephews and multiple cousins. Tom graduated from Davidson College and then served in the United States Navy aboard several aircraft carriers worldwide. After his service, he returned to the University of Georgia where he earned his Masters and a PhD in psychology. He spent the next 35 years working as a counselor and for the United States Army as clinical director of the substance abuse programs at Ft. Bragg, Ft. Benning, Seoul, Korea and Monterrey, California. When he retired, he returned to Columbus to be near his family. He was an avid reader, traveler and gardener. He and Bradley traveled extensively throughout North America and Asia. He will be remembered for his affable nature, wit and keen insight by his family and the countless individuals he counselled in recovery. There is currently no memorial service planned.
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Laura P Williams
July 4, 2021
I worked with Dr. Tennent at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was such an intelligent and kind person. Well spoken and so easy to get along with. He was so compassionate and nonjudgmental. He was quick to explain and help soldiers to deal with their problems. I had so much respect and admiration for Dr. Tennent. I will pray that his family and love ones find peace in the memories that were made during his life.
Karen Higgins and Julie Sellers
June 27, 2021
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