Photo courtesy of Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home - McKinney
Age 23
I had the pleasure of teaching Earl in the 9th grade at The Colony High School. Earl was kindhearted and made me laugh every day. So very sorry to hear of his passing. Your family is in my prayers.
Rhonda Tyler
April 21, 2016 | McKinney, TX
MY HEART IS WITH YOU, MY CHILDREN GREW UP WITH YOU AND WE ALL ARE SAD BUT GOD GOT YOU NOW!!
james harvey
January 30, 2016 | MACON, GA
You will be truly missed Earl..may you rest in peace.
Jennifer Stewart
January 20, 2016 | Detroit, MI
RIP, Earl!!!!! You're Flying High With Jesus And His Holy Angels.
Georgia Randolph
January 19, 2016 | Silsbee, TX
My Prayers Are With The Family. May God Strengthen You During This Most Difficult Time Of Bereavement.
Georgia Randolph
January 19, 2016 | Silsbee, TX
I REMEMVER LIL EARL AS A CHILD.HE WAS SO HANDSOME AND SWEET. HIS EYES AND SMILE ITSLEF WOULD BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY. I HAVENT BEEN AROUND IN YEARS BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND ALWAYS LOVE YOU. FAMILY REMAIN PRAYERFUL , STAY STRONG, AND GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST.
LOVE, KIANNA COLEMAN
KIANNA COLEMAN
January 19, 2016 | SPARTANBURG, SC
Nakai Freeman
January 19, 2016 | Balch Springs, TX
Townsend Family: know that we are one family. Earl and Zonda you guys have done an awesome job. Angels gang with Angels and that's where Nute is.., Hanging with Angels!
Russell Johnson
January 19, 2016 | Bloomfield, MI
My and the prayers of my family are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you family with strength and the courage to make through the days, weeks and months ahead. Please know that I am here for you Zonda. Call me anytime 313-610-9042
Crystal Smith
January 19, 2016 | Detroit, MI
Earl Joyce Townsend, age 23, got his wings early and was called home to be with the other Angels Sunday January 10, 2016.
A loving father, son, friend, and brother. EJ to friends, Earl Joyce Townsend III and (Nute to all his family members) born August 22, 1992 to Earl Townsend Jr and Zonda Townsend. From Detroit Michigan. Migrated to Texas in June of 2007. He graduated from The Colony High School in 2010, and attended Collin County Community College.
He became a proud parent in 2014, though scared at first of doing everything correct, once he laid eyes on his son he became attached to him. EJ loved to spending time with his son Carter, loving and taking care of him just having fun and being around him, teaching him everything he could.
Earl was the first born of three children. Earl leaves behind his only son (our Prince) Carter Xavier Townsend, mother Zonda Townsend, father Earl Townsend Jr, sisters Tenniqua Amber Townsend, and Jazmin Sierra Townsend of Anna Texas. Sister Jovonne Marie Townsend who reside in Michigan. Grandfathers Earl Townsend Sr. and Byron Steen of Detroit Michigan. Grandmothers Nancy Townsend and Joyce Steen of Detroit Michigan. Aunt Ontario Nash of Anna Texas, Uncle Clarence Nash of Anna Texas, Uncle Phillip Townsend and Aunt Shaquita Townsend of Detroit Michigan, Aunt Chantele Steen of Detroit Michigan and cousin’s Tyler, Taylor, Destiny Nash, Brooke’Lynn Guider, Phillip Jr, Jalen, Cameron, Ramel, Paris Townsend
EJ also leaves behind a fleet of great uncles, aunts, cousins and friends that truly loved him.
I only have a picture now, a frozen piece of time, to remind me of how it was, when you were here, and mine. I see your smiling eyes, each morning when I wake, I talk to you, and place a kiss, upon your lovely face. How much I miss you being here, I really cannot say, the ache is deep inside my heart, and never goes away. I hear it mentioned often, that time will heal the pain, but if I'm being honest, I hope it will remain. I need to feel you constantly, to get me through the day, I love you so very much, Why did you go away? The angels came and took you, which really wasn't fair, they took my one and only Son, My future life. My heir. If only they had asked me, if I would take your place, I would have done so willingly, leaving you this world to grace. You should have had so many years, to watch your life unfold, and in the mist of this, watch us, your Parents grow old together! I hope you're watching from above, at the daily tasks I do, and let there be no doubt at all.
We really do love you and will always miss you.
A piece of hearts is known in HEAVEN!
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