Gilbert Ivan Tennison - American Press

Gilbert Ivan Tennison - American Press

Gilbert Ivan Tennison, 91, passed away on Mar. 19, 2026 in Lake Charles, La. where he had been living at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born in Bowlegs, Okla. to Ocey Everett Tennison and Grace Allred. In 1945, his family moved from Oklahoma to Maplewood when his father began working for Cities Service. Gilbert was baptized at First Baptist Church of Maplewood and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur for over 50 years as a d…