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TOWNSEND, Timothy Joseph 67, of Centerville, OH; died Tuesday May 15, 2007 at Heartland of Centerville. Timothy was born in Lima, Ohio on March 30, 1940 to Francis Upp and Mary Janice (Gorsuch) Townsend. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Springfield, OH, received an Electrical Engineering Degree from General Motors in Flint, Michigan, earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Dayton. He owned and operated Triance Enterprise, Inc. for over 30 years as a Business and Financial Advisor and was a Board Member for Excellence in Motivation, Inc. His parents; a brother Francis K. Townsend, and a sister Nikki Compston preceded Timothy in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Jacquelyn (Runyan) Townsend, two children Major Timothy Townsend, II (Air Force) and Amber V. Dodge of Springboro; five grandsons; two brothers Beau Townsend and Robert Townsend; five sisters Sandra Carnes, Kathryn Sadlier, Teresa Townsend, Patricia Walling, and Cynthia Wood. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Church of the Incarnation. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 40 North Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066. Burial will be in Miami Valley Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the USO; in support of all our troops overseas, so that they may continue to receive a bit of home no matter where they are. USO World Headquarters P.O. Box 96860 Washington D.C. 20077-7677. Condolences may be made to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on May 16, 2007.

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Joyce Hillebrand

May 17, 2007

My sincere sympathy to Tim's family
I was a CCHS classmate .I remember
him as a nice young man in my science class.Intellengent & was focused on his future.

May the Lord welcome him to his heavenly home with open arms.

Joyce Horstman Hillebrand

Judy (Ulliman) Mazur

May 17, 2007

To Tim's family:
I was a classmate of Tim's at CCHS and remember him as a terrific person, gentle and caring. May God be with you, helping your through the difficult times you face. I will keep Tim and your family in my prays.

Carol Rinker

May 17, 2007

Dear Family of Tim,
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Tim.
He was a high school classmate of mine and I remember him as rather quiet and always friendly.
May your faith sustain you through this difficult time. You are in my prayers. Carol Compton Rinker

Jerry Bressler

May 17, 2007

Jacquie, Tim was a dear friend and I will dearly miss our "intellectual debates". I am glad I was able to spend some time with him on Monday.

Robin Grollmus

May 17, 2007

Kathy and the Townsend Family
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Robin Grollmus

Colista Baker-Rogers

May 16, 2007

May the love and peace of Jesus carry you through this time. God Bless you.

Rob Clarke

May 16, 2007

Amber,
I am sure going to miss your dad. Tim was a wonderful person. I am glad I got to spend many hours on the golf course with him. Not only was he fun to play with, he was always a true friend and gentleman. God bless you and your family, for I am truly blessed to call Tim my friend.

Bill Rankin

May 16, 2007

BEAU, Our Prayers are with you and all members of the Townsend Family.
Bill & Carmella Rankin

Peggy Bowman - Devers

May 16, 2007

Patty and Cindy,
I'm sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My thoughts are with you and may God give you peace.

Brian & Phyllis Garry

May 16, 2007

Our sympathy and prayers go out to Tim's family and friends, regarding his recent passing on to Heaven. Tim you were always a successful achiver, and a man of your word. The Lord has rewarded your efforts.

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