Raymond Francis "Junior" Tennyson, Jr., 72, of Clements, MD died January 23, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born January 26, 1934 in Clements, MD he was the son of the late Raymond Francis and Thelma Eileen Tippett Tennyson, Sr.

He is survived by his children Dale A. Tennyson and Kenneth M. Tennyson both of Clements, MD, Gale M. Griffin of Ruskin, FL, Lori L. Buckner of Daphne, AL and Karen L. Hall of Loveville, MD. He is also survived by his siblings Joyce Green of Mechanicsville, MD, James Tennyson and Alberta Bowling both of Chaptico, MD, Catherine Bowling of Charlotte Hall, MD, Dorothy Guy of Oakley, MD and Franklin Tennyson of Clements, MD as well as 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and his special friend Lois Hodges. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Jean Langley, Robert Tennyson and Betty A. Tennyson.

Mr. Tennyson was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident and graduate of Margaret Brent High School, Class of 1953. He was a full time farmer for the majority of his life and a meat cutter at Chaptico Market. He loved to crab, hunt and had a special smile and kindness for everyone he knew. He especially loved to travel with his companion Ziggy. He also enjoyed horse races, fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 26, 2007 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Morganza, MD. Pallbearers will be Timmy Tennyson, Wesley Hall, Shane Tennyson, Michael Tennyson, George Hall and Ronnie Tennyson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Anderson, John B. Yates, Charlie Hall and Earl Burch.

Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.