A memorial service to honor Arlen's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Oct 29, 2016 at Vondel Smith & Son South Colonial Chapel, 6934 S. Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK.

Arlen Dale Tennyson went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at the age of 80. The son of Raymond and Marvel (Kimball) Tennyson, Arlen was born on August 16, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Arlen honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard. On July 11, 1959, Arlen married his sweetheart, Shirley Owen, and together shared more than 57 years of marriage and raising a family. Arlen provided a warm and loving home for his family by working at Dulaney's Upholstering and Appliances before venturing out on his own entrepreneurship, successfully owning and operating his own business, Spring Air Mattress Company, for more than 30 years. Arlen was known for his love as a history and science buff. He studied all things and learned a lot by reading encyclopedias. In his spare time, Arlen enjoyed such hobbies as gardening, reading, playing Solitaire, and inventing different things. But most of all, Arlen enjoyed spending time at Lake Eufaula with his family and friends, whom he loved so much. He was a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather who will be deeply missed.

Arlen was preceded in death by his:

Parents;

Arlen leaves cherished memories with his loving:

Wife of 57 years, Shirley Tennyson;

Son, Ike Tennyson of Oklahoma City;

Daughter, Kelly Young and her husband, Johnny of Moore, Oklahoma;

Brothers, Robert Tennyson and Jerry Tennyson;

Sisters-in-love, Pam Cox and husband, John and Sheila Vance and husband, Ken;

Brother-in-law, Robert Owen and his wife Wilma;

Grandson, Dallas Tennyson and his wife, Melissa of Yukon, Oklahoma;

Granddaughter, April Kuhlman and her husband, Ryan of Lake Villa, Illinois;

Grandson, Tyler Tennyson and his wife, Dora of Inola, Oklahoma;

Granddaughter, Tia Young of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;

Granddaughter, Taryn Ross and her husband, Jeremy of Oklahoma City, OK;

Great Grandchildren: Cooper Kuhlman, Max Kuhlman, Arlen Tennyson, Duncan Tennyson, Nathan Tennyson, Kallie Tennyson, Gabriel Ross, and Ella Westbrook;

Many loving nieces, nephews, other family and friends.