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Lynn Townsend Obituary

Lynn Douglass Townsend

Memphis, TN

Lynn Douglass Townsend, age 54, died August 8, 2017. Navy Veteran, graduate of Booker T. Washington class of 1981 and Southwest Community College. Visitation Tuesday August 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. in our chapel and Wednesday August 16, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral at 12 Noon, at Olivet Fellowship Church, 4450 Knight-Arnold Rd. Interment West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Son of Rose Mary Townsend. Father of Martin D Townsend, seven sisters, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends.

R S Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 901-526-3264

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Aug. 13, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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Chiquita Lynn Townsend

August 7, 2023

We love you and miss you dearly Uncle Lynn.
Thank you for your service .

Scott

December 17, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 11, 2017

REST IN PEACE
THANK YOU,
FOR YOUR SERVICE!

October 30, 2017

R.I.P.
LOVE YOU!

Chiquita Lynn

October 28, 2017

We miss you so muchChiquita Lynn & My Guys Bartlett, Tn.

September 27, 2017

Rest in Paradise

C.U. Matthews

September 10, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 23, 2017

R.I.P.

August 23, 2017

Condolences to the Townsend family. May you find comfort and peace in the God.

Deion Martin

August 19, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brenda Thompson

August 19, 2017

My condolences to the Townsend family! I grew up on Polk St. so we all are family! Rest in Paradise Lynn!

August 18, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Robert Newton

August 18, 2017

May God's love, and peace comfort the family today, and forever.

August 17, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

S.G.T.

August 17, 2017

Dress, Right Dress...Attention...
About face...Left, Right, Left...
Forward March...Halt...At Ease...
We Salute You...

Sgt

August 17, 2017

Dress, Right Dress...Attention...
About face...Left, Right, Left...
Forward March...Halt...At Ease...
We Salute You...

Thanks for the laugher and joy!

August 17, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 17, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Candice Morton

August 16, 2017

I'm gonna miss you Uncle Lynn.

Terri Smith

August 16, 2017

I grow up with Lynn and he was such a nice guy. the family was like family to me and my family. God has gain another angel. thank you Lord for the time that you allow us to spend with Lynn.

Moses Black

August 16, 2017

R.I.P.
FRIEND

Dada Dasta

August 15, 2017

Rest in Peace
THANK YOU, for your Service,
THANK YOU, for keeping it Real,
THANK YOU, for being YOU!!!

August 15, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Scott T.

August 15, 2017

R.I.P.

Chiquita L Townsend Edwards Family

August 15, 2017

We Love ❤ You Lynn

Eugene Townsend

August 14, 2017

My condolences to Aunt Rosemary and family in this moment of grief. My prays go out to all. May your faith in the Lord give you strength during this time of sadness and bring you peace.
Love,
E. Townsend

Sonja Lindsey

August 14, 2017

To the Townsend Family: Wishing you peace to bring comfort, Courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. With heartfelt sympathy.

August 13, 2017

THE STAFF OF R. S. LEWIS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, WOULD LIKE TO OFFER OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Olivet Fellowship Church

4450 Knight-Arnold Rd., TN

Aug

16

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Olivet Fellowship Church

TN

Aug

16

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

Olivet Fellowship Church

4450 Knight-Arnold Rd., TN

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