Mr. Leon Tennant, 67 of Adele, GA passed on Monday, July 13, 2026 in Temple, Texas.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, July 23, 2026 at St. Benedict the Moor, Columbus, GA with Father John Paul, officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Public Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Mr. Leon Tennant was born September 3, 1959 in Jesup, Georgia. The son of the late Bobbie Tennant and Louvina Spenser. His departure of this earthly life for eternal life was Monday, July 13, 2026 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Leon devoted 24 years of his life to the service of our country in the capacity of the Army. He later continued to serve service members through the MWR and by teaching young golfers through the First Tee program. Leon always loved and cherished spending time with his family. He was a righteous man of deep faith and humility. Leon was a long-time member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobbie Tennant and his mother, Louvina Spenser.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Cynthia Anita Tennant; daughter, Brandi Nicole Tennant of Temple, Texas; three sisters, Ruthie Thomas, Emma Abernathy, and Linda Tennant all of Adel, Georgia; one brother, Jimmy Tennant of Adel, Georgia; a host of loving family members, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that all adored and loved him.

Funeral Service

Jul

23

St. Benedict the Moor

2935 9th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31906

11:00 AM