Mr. Edmond Deberry "Sonny" Tenly, Jr., age 78 of Starke passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Tenly was born on September 16, 1936 in Gainesville, Florida to the late Edmond Deberry Tenly, Sr. and Lottie Louise (Walters) Tenly and moved to Starke in the early 1940s. Prior to retirement he worked for the Naval Air Station in a Civil Service position for 34 years and retired after 36 years of service in the Florida Air National Guard where he was the first to receive the prestigious award of Airman of the Year. Sonny was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Starke serving as a Deacon, starting both the childrens church and a bus ministry, and currently teaching 2nd grade Sunday school. His 1949 Green GMC pickup truck with an attached tool trailer could be seen at the church almost any time of day, as he volunteered many hours maintaining the church. Sonny enjoyed collecting trains and flying his plane named "Shaggy Dog". Survivors are: his wife of 56 years Virginia "Lane" (Shannon) Tenly, children: Kim Landry, Sonya Baldree (Andy), Dale Tenly (Ehrline), sister: Joan Rogers (James) all of Starke. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11:00 AM in Crosby Lake Cemetery with Reverend Ben Bryant officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Starke, P.O. Box 1258, Starke, FL 32091 or Alzheimers Association, 2727 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606.Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide