Robert Monroe “Bobby” Tennett Sr (1944 – 2025)

Robert Monroe “Bobby” Tennett Sr., 80, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Robert Monroe “Bobby” Tennett Sr

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 working for IGA on Water Street in Front Royal when he was 13 years old. 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.