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Willie Townsend Obituary

TOWNSEND Willie C. Townsend, Sr., 77. Sunrise December 13, 1934 and Sunset September 21, 2012. Mr. Townsend is a retired veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie C. Townsend and Maggie Reeder, son Willie C. Townsend, Jr., daughter Annette Townsend, granddaughter Shawnte Gavin and great-granddaughter Dalarah Howard. Left to cherish his memory wife, Frances Townsend; sons, Dennis P. Townsend and Alex J. (Liz) Townsend, Sr.; daughters, Delphine (Charles) McKinnon, Taundra (Lance) Roberts, Annie (Otis) Townsend Barnett, Francine Smith and Danielle Townsend; 14 grandchildren including special grandchildren, Bobby Joe Gavin Jr., Shaniece Annette Gavin and Shaneka A. Gavin; 13 great-grandchildren; special cousins, Brenda and Sylvester Gray; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. and Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2012 at The Elevation Church, 2189 Cleveland Ave. Interment with military honors at Evergreen Burial Park. To order flowers and offer condolences to the TOWNSEND Family, visit www.THECHAPELOFPEACE.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 22 to Sep. 26, 2012.

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Jill Story

September 30, 2012

Anne and family may God be with you doing this time and give you the strength to get thru this tough time. You have so many wonderful memories to help you.

Kay Hammond

September 28, 2012

I'm glad that I got a chance to hear my cousin's voice before he left.This was a blessing to me.If this comes up twice it's ok.With love your cousin

September 28, 2012

I'm glad I got chance to hear his voice before he left.That was a blessing to me.
Love your cousin
Kay

September 27, 2012

To Dennis, and the Townsend family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy Turner

Mrs. Harriet Martin-Grace

September 27, 2012

To The Townsend Family;
May God hold you close during this difficult time. You sweet memories of time pass will comfort you.

Wonder Grace

September 27, 2012

My prayers are with you and your family

WARRENETTA CURTIS

September 26, 2012

TO Annie and the Townsend Family; May God keep you and comfort you in your time of sorrow. My Prayers and thought are with you.

Annamarie Colon

September 26, 2012

To the Townsend family , Annie and Mrs Townsend two very strong and wonderful mothers may God continue to give you strengh in this time .

Jimmy & Wanda Neeley

September 26, 2012

Annie,

Our hearts are with you and your family.

September 26, 2012

You now have a special guardian angel watching over you. I will cherish your memories forever. You will always be in my heart. I LOVE YOU!!! YOUR COUSIN, Annette

Annie Townsend-Barnett

September 26, 2012

Daddy, I am going to miss you so much. You was a strong force in our family. I just love you so much! May you rest in peace.
Love your daughter Annie

September 25, 2012

My Heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family doing this difficult time.

Patricia Trent and Family

September 24, 2012

To Aunt Frances and Family,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you and the family, Uncle Willie is not suffering anymore and he is in a Heaven, and remember you will see him again.
Love your niece Gwen

Tamara Fletcher

September 24, 2012

I Love you Papa, I miss you

Dwight Aubrey

September 23, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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