Mr. John R. Jensen, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away September 29, 2015. He worked with Willis Risk Management for many years prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer with Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus for 12 years. More recently he served as a volunteer tutor to Cool Springs Christian Children Ministry at the Clearview Baptist Church. He loved all animals and traveled the world where he also worked with Lloyd's of London. Most of all he was a devoted husband, caring father of five and friend to many around the world. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. & Thelma L. Hetzel Jensen. Survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carolyn Jensen; son, Shawn (Angie) Jensen; daughters, Shannon Jensen, Kim (Chris) Fickes, Brenda Phelan and Linda Phelan; brother, Jay (Pattie) Jensen; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be held 1:00PM Friday, October 2, 2015 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, John Gardner officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7PM Thursday, October 1, 2015 and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be at Williamson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Williamson County Animal Shelter. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 615-794-2289 www.williamsonmemorial.com
Visitation Details
Thursday, October 1st, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Friday, October 2nd, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Service Information
Friday, October 2nd, 2015 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Interment Details
Williamson Memorial Gardens