DANIEL TENCH

DANIEL TENCH

DANIEL TENCH Obituary

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TENCH, Daniel W., 49, originally from Colonial Heights, and affectionately known as "Grape Ape" by his friends, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin N. Tench and Lillie R. Tench; and also his great-nephew, Jordan W. Humphries. Daniel served in the United States Navy for four years, and for the better part of his life he was an HVAC maintenance technician for several Richmond apartment complexes. For the past three years, Daniel worked at McGuire Veteran's Hospital and had many close friends there. Daniel is survived by his sister, Amy Humphries of Dinwiddie; two nephews, David W. Humphries of Dinwiddie and Stephen M. Humphries of Chesterfield; one niece, Ambre M. Humphries of Chesterfield; five great-nephews and one great-niece. A memorial service will be held for Daniel at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (today), June 12, 2013 in the main chapel of McGuire VA Hospital. A second memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Chaplain Harry Simmons (of McGuire VA Hospital) officiating. All friends and family are invited to attend either, or both of these services. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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June 5, 2021

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June 16, 2013

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Steve Moore

June 5, 2021

Rest In Peace Danny.

Steve Moore

June 9, 2020

Rest In Peace Danny.

June 16, 2013

"Dan The Man" we miss you and your smile so much! It was a pleasure knowing you.

Mrs. Marks and the 1N evening staff

Janet Whitehead

June 15, 2013

I think of you each day at work and miss that smile. Words cannot express the sorrow we all share at McGuire VA Hospital...You are so missed and loved...

Steve Moore

June 14, 2013

Though it's been many years since you left Colonial Heights there are many that still think of you.
Rest in peace brother.

Tench and friends

Michael Moore

June 14, 2013

LORI RIDDLE

June 14, 2013

AMY AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAN. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

Deborah Crowder

June 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss...Even though I have'nt seen Tench in yrs. He was a friend of mine at school & socially. Many good times at the river!! Will be missed!!

Gloria Claud

June 12, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Trench. I was his Supervisor at McGuire, I retried on 6/3/13 and he told me he did know how he was going to make it. Because I want be there to keep him in line. He will be miss by all but for now he is with God. RIP my brother, love you.

Gloria Claud

June 12, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Trench. I to was his supervisor and I retire on 6/3/13 and he went to God. Mr.. Trench was a hard working man and was love by all, will be miss.RIP brother love you.

Nancy Forrest

June 12, 2013

We are incredibly sorry for your loss. Daniel will be missed by so many people. May the special memories you have of him help you through this difficult time.
-Sending prayers from a friend at McGuire

Tracy Davis -employee- McGuire VA...

June 12, 2013

A friendly face, kind smile and always a word of kindness for me at work... each day! I will miss that, and you. RIP.

Andrea Antis

June 12, 2013

You will be sorely missed by many at McGuire VAMC

REST IN PEACE McGuire VAMC Hospital

June 12, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

manuel in patricia young

June 11, 2013

i am so sorry for your lost

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