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Michael Townsend Obituary
Martinez, GA-Died Sunday May 21, 2017 at Augusta University Hospital at the age of 67. He is the son of Harris Wilson Townsend and Hazel Gray Steele. He is survived by his wife Margo Gibbons Townsend. Best friend, love of my life for all times. He is survived by his 3 sons. Ronnie Townsend (Michelle Townsend), Edward Townsend (Beth Townsend) and Michael Townsend JR (Tiffany Townsend). Two brothers and four sisters. 7 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Along with all his Brothers in Blue.
He retired from Ocean City PD and from Ocean Pines PD.
Celebration of Life will be held on Monday June 5, 2017 from 6-9 PM at the Roxana VDF located at 39453 Zion Church RD, Frankford DE 19945. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Roxana VDF.
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Jeff Mayne
May 27, 2025
Mike: Was a great police officer, and an even greater friend. A story: One winter night I found myself driving behind Mike's Police Chevy Blazer with his dog in the back. At each stop light I would pretend to bark at the dog (the dog was very smart) and he began to bark and raise hell. Mike was fussing with him, but every traffic light the circus started again. After 40 or 50 blocks of this, Mike pulled into the 27th St. 7-Eleven. When I parked next to him the dog went wild. SO DID MIKE-in a friendly way. He said "I KNEW , just KNEW it was you agitating the dog, my ears are ringing!" From that day on, if that dog saw my car in traffic, he got wound up. I miss seeing Mike. Ronnie, your dad was a great guy!
Margo
April 18, 2024
Still missed everyday and every night . Your wife misses you ,yesterday, today and tomorrow will always love , and miss you. Margo
Jean Harris
June 4, 2017
Prayers for the family . Mike was one of a kind. He was very well liked. Sure do miss his happy smile.
Daniel Mumford
June 2, 2017
Mike was a really nice guy, an excellent police officer..... and a great fisherman! I always enjoyed working with him. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Ronnie and the rest of the family. God Bless!
Judge Danny Mumford
Jeff & Joyce
June 2, 2017
Ronnie and Tom, and all the rest of Mike's family. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Mike was a good police officer, a good friend, and a good man.
We both enjoyed working with Mike over our careers in the State's Attorney's Office, and for Joyce a short stint at OCPD.
May Mike rest in peace, and all of you take comfort in the good life that he lived.
Most sincerely, Jeff & Joyce Mayne
Joel J. Todd
June 2, 2017
I enjoyed working with this fine man. As State's Attorney, I always found him to be an honest officer, a proud father, and a true professional.
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