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Louis Townsel Obituary

TOWNSEL Louis Townsel, Sr., age 67, departed this life on April 4, 2012 at his residence. A U.S. Navy Veteran. Survived by children, Samuel (Aretha), Louis Jr., and Lucretia (Brian) Townsel; three grandchildren; brothers, Clyde (deceased), William, and Bobby; sister, Roberta, Ruth, and Fanny; many other relatives and friends. Funeral 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the chapel of C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Pastor Malcolm Briley, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service. Afterward, friends are invited to a reception at the Martin Luther King Center, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. Interment 10 a.m. on Thursday at Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 6 to Apr. 10, 2012.

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April 12, 2012

LUcretia, Louis & Sam, and Family,
I know this is hard for you, but God will see you through this time of deep sorry. stay close to each other hold onto one another, and you will weather the storm. my Prayers go out to you and may God continue to keep you.
alfreda levaine & family

Deb Evans

April 11, 2012

To the entire family may God give you the strength you need at this time.Sam,Louis and Lucretia I will keep you in my prayers. Love you guys ............Deb Evans

Valerie Wright

April 11, 2012

Cretia, I'm sorry for the loss of your father and my sympathy is with you and your family during this difficult time. Remember, memories are forever! Stay Strong!

Charmaigne Hairston

April 11, 2012

To Sam, Louis Jr. Lucretia and the entire Townsel family, My heart goes out to you for the loss of Louis. Just know that God will keep his loving arms around you during this time and his grace and strength will see you through. Much Love, Aunt Charmaigne Hairston and family.

melody berry johnson

April 11, 2012

Lu, sorry for the loss of your father. I will keep ur family in prayer. God will see you through, he will continue to hold your hand during this difficult time. Just trust in him and keep hold of the memories that you have shared with your father. Now he can look down on you from heaven, and he is now your gaurdian angel.

Cindy Hunt

April 11, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for strength and great memories to carry you through this time.

John & Freda Ann Moman

April 10, 2012

To the family of Louis, our heart felt sympathy is with all of his children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters. May the Lord be your strenght, comforter and guide. With love your cousin Freda Ann and family.

Dawn Clark

April 10, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the Townsel family. Please take care of each other, treasuring the memory of your dad. Remember the laughter, take comfort in the wonderful memories, and know that God is now - and always - in control.

Marti Henry

April 10, 2012

To the Townsel Family, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Carrie Hudson

April 10, 2012

Lu, Keep the confidence that God is in control, do not allow that fact to waiver in your beautiful Spirit. May your healing smile, laughter and radiant Creator connection carry you and your family over the next few days, months and years. Praying continuously.

Minerva Perry

April 10, 2012

My condolences to the Townsel, I will keep you all in prayer. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Just know that He has his arms around you surrounding you at such a time as this.

April 10, 2012

fairwell louis...may god hold you up at this time family. love the grace henderson family

April 9, 2012

To the Townsel family my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. ..Seara Johnson (Delaware, OH)

LYDIA MERRION

April 8, 2012

To the Townsel Family, Louis was like a big brother, I loved seeing Louis. A good time to be had seeing Louis. He will be missed. God Bless The Family. I Love You Much!

Roxanna Logan

April 8, 2012

To the family of Mr.Louis Townsel Sr. My prayer is that the Lord God bless and keep you.During your time of sorrow.For its in his arms we find comfort in the storm.Only lean on him.[GOD BLESS]

Raleigh and Brenda Amburgey

April 8, 2012

Louis was a wonderful neighbor. We will miss him dearly. He sure made some good ribs. It won't be the same without him there beside us. R.I.P. Louis. I pray God will Bless you all.

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