Robert Monroe “Bobby” Tennett Sr., 80, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery in Warren County.
Bobby was born September 13, 1944 in Front Royal, son of the late James Richard Tennett Sr. and Lucille Madge Tobin Tennett.
Bobby started out working when he was 13 years old for IGA on Water Street in Front Royal. He later went to work at the “IGA on the Hill”. Then he owned and operated the Front Royal Superette. Bobby retired from Food Lion in Front Royal in 2009, after a long career as a meat cutter.
Bobby was a huge devout Washington sports fan and a lifelong member of the Front Royal Loyal Order of the Moose 829.
Surviving is a daughter, Angela J. Ruffo and husband Joe of Front Royal; son, Chris C. Tennett and wife Kristi of Front Royal; and two grandsons, Cole Ruffo and his girlfriend Courtney and Christopher Tennett, all of Front Royal.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Christopher Wade Tennett and Robert Monroe “Robbie” Tennett Jr.; and four siblings, Jim, John, Joyce and Joe.
Pallbearers will be Joe Ruffo, Gary Clark, Ronnie Cromer Jr., David Smoot, Bruce Pullen, Tony Airhart Sr., Jeff Kerns and James Manning.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Cole and Christopher.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Following the graveside service there will be a time of food and fellowship at the Front Royal Moose Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.
Chris, Kristy, and Christopher we are sorry to hear of Mr. Tennett’s passing. Hugs and prayers to you all. We luv y’all.
Mr. Tennett was always smiling anytime I saw him. He will be missed by many.
What a amazing and generous man Bobby was. I remember meeting Bobby when I was very young back in the late 70’s. He was working at the old IGA on the hill. Later in my teenage life I worked with Bobby at that same location. We had some good times. He taught me a little about meat cutting and always made me laugh. I met my wife back in 1989 and we would attend the Moose Lodge dances from time to time with my parents and Bobby. We always had a good time and he loved to dance. Lots of great memories with Bobby. We were lucky to know him. Prayers sent to the family and all who knew and will miss him.
Bill and Barbie Laing
Sending prayers to Bobby’s family . He was a true friend and a good man ! I know he will be missed !
Angie and Chris so sorry for your lost. Bobby always had a smile on his face and he was a true southern gentleman who I had the privilege of calling him my friend. Hugs and prayers for you and always remember the good times you all had made together RIP
Chris ,Angie and family so sorry for your loss your dad was such a nice man I know he will be greatly missed thoughts and prayers , Fletcher Family