Benn Edward "Pa Pa" Tennin, of Rockford departed this earthly life December 16, 2020. He was born November 15, 1953 in Rockford the son of Luther and Lottie Tennin. Benn married Arlene Voss April 1, 2020.  He was employed as a clerk specialist by River Bluff Nursing Home 14 years before becoming ill. Benn attended Auburn High School, later to receive his G.E.D. and had some college courses.

Benn leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife, Arlene; sons, Andre Ausler, Jorge Tennin, Dontrell (Shamir) Tennin and Benn Tennin II; daughter, Mia (Eugene) James;  special son, Kavin Voss; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers,  McArthur ( Leona) Tennin, Donald and Mark Tennin; a  3nieces, 3 nephews a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and one sister Darlene Baldwin.

Private Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc 200 N. Johnston Ave which may be viewed via Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home  face book page.