BOBBY R. TENTION
Bobby R. Tention, also known as "Boss," was born on Aug. 19, 1943, in Lee County, a son of the late Paul Tention and Elouise Jennings Tention. He departed this earthly life on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Bobby attended the public schools of Lee County. He worked at a construction company, then with Mark Hatfield on his family farm and later was employed with Garney Industries for more than 20 years, along with Bobby Griffin. He retired early because of declining health.
At an early age, Bobby joined Mt. Olive AME Church. He loved playing checkers, baseball and fishing. Bobby never missed a game from the LA Dodgers or the Rams. He would also spend time watching two of his favorite things, Westerns and karate movies. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 57 years, Carrie Louise Tention of Sumter; three sons, Avery (Leila) Cabbagestalk of Tampa, Florida, Robert (Cheryl) Tention of Sumter and Tyrone (Constance) Tention of Atlanta, Georgia; one daughter, Rosalyn Tention of Sumter; one sister, Elouise R. Washington of Newark, New Jersey; two brothers, Dennis (Anne) Tentyon and Billy (Barbara) Tention of Columbia; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Bobby had a special bond with his two nephews, Chuck and Pop; and his close friends, Johnny Ray, Alex Prescott (Cote) and James Jennings.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Mt. Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road, Woodrow, with the Rev. Dr. R.L. Brown, pastor and eulogist.
The remains will be place in the church at 10 a.m.
The procession will leave the home at 10:20 a.m.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Memorial Garden, Pear Street, Woodrow.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St.reet, Sumter.
Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.