Phay Edward Tenney, II, age 71, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home. He was born September 29, 1954, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Phay Edward and Doris Lee Worsham Tenney.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Amy Williams Tenney; sister, Amy Lee Post and husband Ed of Webster, NY; nephew, Jonathan Post and wife Koury of Webster; brother-in-law, John M. Williams and wife Patty of Buckhannon; sister-in-law, Jean Williams LaRosa of Buckhannon; nieces, Stephanie S. Finn and husband Travis of Erie, PA, and Morgan Jane LaRosa of Louisville, KY; nephews, Phillip John Williams of Hawaii and D.J. LaRosa of Sissionsville, WV; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; and a few great-great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his in-laws, John M. Williams and Alice D. Williams; one niece, Melandie Post; and five beloved dogs, General, Tiffany, Puppy, Old Man, and Moose.
Ed was a member of the First Baptist Church of Buckhannon. He worked at Union Drilling, Inc. for 27 years, serving as a roughneck, mechanic, and shop foreman.
Ed lived a full life, trying everything at least once. He graduated from BUHS in 1972, achieved the rank of “Life” Scout with the BSA, held a private pilot’s license, was a certified scuba diver, repelled off the New River Gorge Bridge twice, hunted elk in Colorado, achieved “Distinguished Rifleman” ranking with hi-powered rifle, and was a schooled gunsmith. He owned T&T Gun Shop and loved his guns, motorcycles, and old tractors.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, Sandra Osburn, Rhonda Cerullo, and Jack Daniels.
Friends will be received Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
