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William Leslie "Bill" Tennell, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully Monday, March 18, 2013, at his residence with his loving family present.
He was born Sept. 5, 1942, to Cecil L. Tennell Sr. and Dorothy (Goff) Tennell in Shelby County. He married Reba (Bartlett) Tennell June 23, 1963, and she survives in Shelbyville. She was looking forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Other survivors include daughter, Valarie (husband, Scott) Pickett of Waldron; sons, Greg (wife, Angie) Tennell of Lawrenceburg, Ky. and Chris (wife, Julie) Tennell of Franklin; five granddaughters, Jill (husband, Dustin) Castor of Fairland, Olivia Tennell and Sophia Tennell of Lawrenceburg, and Megan Tennell and Mia Tennell of Franklin; five siblings, Doris Kendall of Greensburg, Harold Tennell of Franklin, Maurice Tennell of Flat Rock, Rose Helmick of Greensburg and Ronnie Tennell of Flat Rock; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Cecil Tennell Jr. and two sisters, Betty Runshe and Norma Meal.
Mr. Tennell graduated from Southwestern High School in 1960. He worked at General Electric/Wellman Furnaces, Inc. as an industrial furnace builder from 1966 until he retired in 2004. He was a member of Bengal Christian Church and attended Shelbyville Community Church. Bill enjoyed coaching his sons' Little League teams, comparing fish stories with his brother-in-law, Wendell Bartlett, and searching for arrowheads. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, bird-watching and gardening. He was an Indiana Pacers basketball fan and liked spending time with his granddaughters.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at the funeral home with Mary Poppelwell and Saint Frances Hospice Chaplain Cathy Blanchard officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in William's honor to Shelby County Cancer Association in care of the funeral home.
Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart H. Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Tennell.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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Doug & Sandy Stacy
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Posted Wed March 20, 2013
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Reba and family...we know how much you have been through with Bill's illness. He is now in the arms of God. You will continue to be in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Sandy Stacy
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Jean Ann McCain
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Posted Wed March 20, 2013
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I regret that I will be out of town Thursday and Friday, but all of you will be in my thoughts. Bill was a sincere and pleasant man. Even after not having seen each other for 40+ years, we had a nice talk after meeting at the Hendricks School reunion. I know his grandaughters and family will miss him. He was a fine man.
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Joe Stover
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Posted Thu March 21, 2013
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Reba I sorry about Bill. Bill was a team mate of mine. I was always glad to see you guys at our reunions. I was happy to see you two at the breakfast last year. I am not very good about these things but you guys will always be in my memoirs.
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Jackie Murphy
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Posted Thu March 21, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear this. May God be with you all in this difficult time. I know what you are going thru Reba and my heart aches for you. Love and Prayer to all
Jackie
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Tony and Lori Prather
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Posted Thu March 21, 2013
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Scott, Val and Jill, Just wanted to let you know that Lori and I have you in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Stand tall and be stong.
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Christine West
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Posted Thu March 21, 2013
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So sorry to hear about Bill. You are in my prayers. Let your faith guide your family through this valley, as I'm sure it guided Bill all the way Home. I still remember Valerie showing me how to do cartwheels in the frontyard oh so many years ago. If you ever need anything or just what to chat, send me an email or stop by. House is still in the same place.
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Beth (Miller) Case
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Posted Thu March 21, 2013
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Dear Reba,
I am sorry about Bill. You guys were always so nice to me! I have fond memories. I know you and the kids will miss him terribly. Tell Valerie I said hello.
Take care, Reba,
Beth
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Stacy Brown
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Posted Fri March 22, 2013
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Chris, my mom and I wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I'm sorry I wasn't able to come to the viewing yesterday, but know I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Stacy
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