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Julius Townsend Obituary

Savannah-Julius B. Townsend, 90, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Candler Hospital.

He lived the past thirty-eight years in Savannah. He attended Daniel Baptist Church and was an owner-operator with Fleet Transport. He was a gunner's mate in the US Navy during World War II.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years Eunice Townsend of Savannah; children Gerald B. Townsend (Cindy) of Springfield, Ricky Townsend (Hyacinth) of Savannah, Cheryl Jeanette Kight (James) of Richmond Hill, George S. Townsend of Savannah and Hoyle Townsend (Rose) of Bloomingdale; three grandchildren Jamie T. Gray (Scott), Jennifer Kight and Jameson Blake Townsend; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Daniel Baptist Church and burial to follow at Richmond Hill First Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel
(912)756-2222
Richmond Hill Ga. 31324
Effingham Herald
July 10, 2009

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Published by Effingham Herald from Jul. 8 to Aug. 8, 2009.

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Tom Rogers

July 8, 2009

I am so sorry to hear that JB has passed on. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Townsend family.

Terrie Yawn-Boatright

July 7, 2009

Mrs Townsend,Gerald,Ricky,Cheryl,Sammy & Hoyle and Family
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Terrie Y. Boatright

William & Linda Strickland

July 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

r townsend

July 7, 2009

may you rip JB you was one great man that i will never for get.love always

The Rainey's

July 7, 2009

Hoyle, Rose, Blake and The Townsend family, Our prayers are with you at this time.

Troy & May Wiley

July 7, 2009

My Love and prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow. Your dad was a wonderful man. Comfort can come from the memories in your hearts.

Billy & Betty Wedincamp

July 6, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Townsend family. We have many memories from the old days in Midway and also at Fleet Transport. He had many friends and will be greatly missed.

JIM SANDERS

July 6, 2009

HOYLE,ROSE,& FAMILY My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.

July 6, 2009

To the Townsend Family- May God strengthen each of you in your time of sorrow. JB is resting now. God's blessings to each of you love Always long Family.

s townsend

July 6, 2009

My deepest sympathy to a wonderful family. JB was a beautiful person to whom I adored. What an awesome dynasty HE created fill with the biggest heart that I know I will always sadly missed. Sincerely yours.

Jim Palmersheim

July 6, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss, Mr. Townsend was truly one of a kind. I will long remember the time spent with Mr. T.,.....he will be missed. May he rest in peace.

July 6, 2009

To Rose and the Townsend Family, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." -Matthew 5:8. Quinetre, Anisha and Shirrell

Kimberly Melvin

July 6, 2009

Hoyle: I am sorry for your loss.

Mike and Elaine Browning

July 6, 2009

Our condolences go to the Townsend family. Mr. Julius always had a nice word when I saw him. He told me we, the Brownings, and the Townsends, were all one family. "The old Midway bunch". He will be missed by many. Rest in peace old sailor / trucker.

July 6, 2009

Cheryl, Ricky and Family

So sorry to hear about the loss of your daddy. May God give you comfort and peace in this time of need.

Ricky and Regina Flanagan

Donna Welch

July 6, 2009

Cheryl and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

Love you,
Donna

Bev Smith-Floyd

July 6, 2009

Aunt Eunice, Gerald, Ricky, Cheryl, Sammy and Hoyle. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Debbie Bermudez

July 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brenda & Jimmy Cowart

July 6, 2009

Gerald,Cindy & Family;
MY God comfort you during this difficult time. Put your trust in the Lord and He will get you thru this difficult time. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

jan hightower

July 6, 2009

gerald we are sorry to hear about your daddy, just know now he is walking with jesus. the hightowers

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