Daniel “Danny” Anthony Tenholder, age 64, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, peacefully in his sleep.
He was born August 28, 1958, in East St. Louis, IL, to Corrinne Holzum Tenholder and the late Joseph Tenholder. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by two brothers, Joey and Ricky Tenholder.
Mr. Tenholder is survived by his wife, Theresa “Terri” Batson; a son, Daniel (Casey) Tenholder II; remaining brothers, Larry, Eddie, Terry, Bobby and Randy Tenholder and grandchildren Tilman, Truitt and Daniel Tenholder III.
A career military serviceman, Danny retired as an E7 in the 5th Special Forces Group after 23 years and continued after as a Field Service Tech with the Department of Defense. He was awarded the Bronze Star in honor of his service. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, adored his grandkids and was the best “G Dad”.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 14 in the Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Daniel Tenholder II, Larry, Eddie, Terry, Bobby and Randy Tenholder. Honorary pallbearers will be his Brothers in Arms of the 5th Special Forces Group. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13 and from 11am until the hour of service Friday, April 14.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Green Beret Foundation at: https://fundraise.greenberetfoundation.org/give/457637/#!/donation/checkout or to the Special Forces Foundation at: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/donate.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences and live streaming of the service may be viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.