Rev. Benny Joe Townsend

Benny, what a blessing you were to our family. The brother I never had and a father figure to my kids. I will always remember our pinochle games & how you & DuWayne complained because Jackie & I won so much. I know you were so glad to see your kids, your Mom & Dad, DuWayne, Preston, Phyllis and many others and most of all our Lord & Savior. Until we meet again you will be forever in our hearts. Love, Teddy

To the Townsend family,
I am at a loss for words to express the sadness I feel at your loss! I have many fond memories over the years sharing mine and my children's lives with your family. I feel about your family as if it were my own. I feel like I have lost part of my own family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. I will cherish the memories I have of Benny and his humor and funny antics over the years. I love you all. Love Camille

hi benny.
i just wanted to say a couple of things i wasnt able to say to you while you were here. i love you. you are an outstanding person. an inspiring pastor. a perfect father. a loving soulmate. just an amazing goofy fun person to know or just to be around. everyone loves and misses you so much! i will see you in the clouds. i love you. and im sorry we didnt get the chance to get to know eachother better.
love stephanie.
ps. this isnt the ugly one.

Benny i will miss you so much! You were loved by so so many people! You will be forever missed and cherished. This has been so hard on everyone, especially Jackie but everyone is here for her always. And we know you will forever be in her heart! Although i didnt really know you i know you were a wonderful person and taught so many people about God! You will be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers forever. Until we meet again, Love Melissa.

a letter to my dad

i sat next to your bedside, begging you to stay, holding your hand. i wondered when was the last time i held your hand. when i felt unsafe? was i unsure? when i needed your strength, was i scared? then i realized it didnt matter whe i reached for your hand, you have been there all along. always. how can i let go of that? a man who walked on water to his grandkids. a man who would walk through fire for his kids. a man who would lay down his life for his wife. a man...

Dear Townsend family,

I am so very saddened by the news of Benny's passing. I just found out and am so sorry. I know at times like these it is so hard to say any words that will comfort each of you. Although he is gone from your sight he will forever be in your heart. Remember all the special memories you have and know that he is safe in God's care now. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. You have been blessed with such a wonderful family, so much love...

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in happy memories, and the knowledge that Benny is with his Lord.

Dad, I miss you so much, I have always been daddys little girl. I couldnt have asked for a better father, there is no better. Nathan and I will forever be grateful to have had such a wonderful, loving dad and papa. We love you and miss you, till we meet again daddy, Love Always, Lisa and nathan

Dear Benny, I love you today, yesterday, and forever. You are my soul mate - I know you will be waiting for me in heaven. What a wonderful day that will be for all of us being together and with God.