McArthur Tennin of Rockford departed this earthly life March 27, 2026. He was born September 15, 1952 in Tutwiler, MS the son of Luther and Lottie Tennin. McArthur lived in Rockford since 1955 coming  from Mississippi. He married the former Leona Leach, August 16, 1975.  McArthur was employed as an electrician by ComEd 30 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 45 years serving as a Deacon, and former youth activity director. McArthur was a former member of the Brother M.C. He was also coached football at Booker Washington Community Center and West Middle School and basketball coach at St. Elizabeth Community Center. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. McArthur graduated from Auburn High School class of 1971 and attended Rock Valley College.

McArthur leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife of 50 years Leona Tennin; three sons, Deitrich Tennin, Tremayne (Nica) Tennin and Myron (Rita) Walston; five grandchildren, Te'Nya Tennin, RyLeigh Tennin, Alexis, Dasjuan and Quajson; brother Mark Anthony Tennin; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including god daughters, Angelique Malone, Vanquiell Laster, Khadijah Edwards and Lala Kyles; good friends, Troy Malone and Willie Lewis. He was predeceased by his parents, Luther Tennin and Lottie Tennin-Flowers; sister Darlene Baldwin; and two brothers, Ben Tennin and Donald Tennin; good friends, J.T. Leach, Dornal McNeely, Darrow Roby, Jake Holloway, Larry Croft and George Caine.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.