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Larry Townsend Obituary
Rev. Larry G. Townsend, Sr., longtime pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church #2, located in Mosses, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, February 28, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at 6pm at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church #2. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 9, 2015 at 11am at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church #2. Rev. Fred Gray will be officiating.
Rev. Townsend Sr. is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mildred H. Townsend; his sons, Larry (Shana) Townsend, Jr. and Lendell (Sabrina) Townsend of Montgomery, Alabama; his grandchildren, Jamiriyah, Landon, Lathan, Kieyere and Laila; his brother, Nelvin Turner and sisters, Marjorie Johnson, Elease (Thomas) Hester and Suedella Davis and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, honorary children and many special friends.
Bell Funeral Home in Hayneville, Alabama will be directing.
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Joseph Orourke
February 28, 2019
God speed Larry great teammate...troy strong...
Joe Orourke
January 28, 2016
Via con dios Larry you were a great team mate I enjoy being on the same team as you at Troy...hoping your cross over is a peaceful one into the hands of God...
Rev.Albert and Tammie Lewis Greater Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church
March 10, 2015
our prayers are with you sister Townsend and your family may God continue to bless and keep you
March 9, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May his sweet memories linger with you all for many , many years to come. May God bless you always. Know that the Word tells us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Freddie G. Jones
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March 9, 2015
Praying for the family, Roslyn A. Smith
March 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort as the Lord continues to strengthen each of you.
With sympathy,
Sellers Memorial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Church Family
White Hall, Alabama
Shronda M
March 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to The Townsend Family and my Mt Moriah #2 Church Family. He Truly will be missed. You all are in my prayers.
Alice Logan
March 8, 2015
Praying that God will strengthen you as you go through your most difficult time. Our prayers are with you and the family.
March 8, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for you and the family.
Lee and Sheila Long
Sharon Thomas
March 7, 2015
Words cannot begin to express my sorrow. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
TINA MOORE
March 7, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Alvin McGrew
March 7, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Mildred, the boys and the grandchildren for the loss of one of my very best friends.
We had many conversations at work and after working years. We also spent valuable family time with the Townsends as our young families grew up.
We will miss Larry, but he will always be in our hearts.
Julius Walker
March 7, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family. He will always be remembered as a great teammate and a dear friend. Be comforted in the knowledge that GOD is with you.
Wendell Wiggins
March 7, 2015
To Sister Mildred and the Townsend Family, only God knows when He will call His chosen home. Be encouraged to know that as Pastor Townsend sleeps, those who keep God's commandments and do them will see him again. We lift your family in prayer.
Floretta Timmons
March 7, 2015
We send our condolences to the Townsend's family and the Mt. Moriah Baptist church family
Alfreda Mitchum
March 7, 2015
Pastor Townsend you will forever be in my heart you made such a lasting impression in my life. You will forever be missed at Mt. Moriah # 2. Its so hard to say goodbye
Caesar/Mary Chiles Sr
March 6, 2015
Mrs.Townsend our deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this time of lost,may GOD be with you is our prayer.
Agnes Watkins
March 6, 2015
To: The Townsend Family,
We were saddened to hear about the demise of Rev. Townsend. Remember, Earth have no sorrow, that Heaven can not heal. He will be missed by our family and many more. We will keep you and Mt. Moriah #2 in our prayers & thoughts. You have our Deepest Sympathy.
Mary N. Blake (Tony's Mother)
Patricia Moore
March 6, 2015
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of our dear friend Larry. May the beautiful memories of Larry be of comfort to you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Eloise Whitaker
Patricia Moore
Tommy Whitifield- Huntsville, Al
Tyrone McCray
March 6, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
DEBORAH HOLLOWAN
March 6, 2015
Mrs.Townsend my GOD bless and keep you and your family,church family in his loving care.love you and BE BLESSED.
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Timmons
March 6, 2015
Remembering Your Loved One
The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 23:1 kjv
Yea, though I walk through the valley... Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 kjv
As you walk through this valley,
know you are never alone....
your loving Shepherd holds your hand
and many hold you in their hearts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy
Marla Leonard
March 6, 2015
Mildred my condolences goes out to you and your family. Rev. Townsend was a great person even in college and I am sure he met no strangers. I am sorry for your loss. RIP.
Frances Turner
March 6, 2015
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Pastor Fountain and Lily Baptist church family.
Gary Stogner
March 6, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Townsend family and hope you find strength and peace during this difficult time. I had the privilege of knowing Larry when he was a student athlete at Troy State University. He was a great athlete and ambassador for the university and even a greater person. He will be missed but my life is richer for having known him.
Theresa Knight
March 6, 2015
Deepest sympathy from Knight Family
Ken Bauersfeld
March 6, 2015
RIP Larry.Great runner, great Trojan and better family man. Left us way to soon.
March 6, 2015
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Otis Smith Jr & First Lady; To Sister Townsend & Family, in your time of grief, you have our deepest sympathy.
March 6, 2015
Mother Townsend & Family,
Our prayers have been prayed for you all at this time. As I remember the last time I heard Pastor Townsend sing "The Doors of Progress", I have to smile because his anointing sound still echoes in my ear. There is comfort in knowing that Jesus came to see about him. We love you & will continue our prayers.
Dea. William & Mildred Works,
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Wilma Smith
March 6, 2015
My heart goes out to the Townsend family. I will continue to pray for you Mildred and your sons. I pray that God will continue to give you strength. It has been a long time but the man I remember was a wonderful human being and heaven just got rewarded with another angel. Take care of yourself.
March 6, 2015
To sister Townsend and the Townsend Family in your hour of grief; The Fagg Family expresses our deepest sympathy and our continued prayers during these trying times. We pray that the Lord will give you strength and provide comfort for your family.
Our family is honored to have known Reverand Townsand as a Pastor and a friend.
We will forever remember Pastor Larry Townsend.
The Fagg Family
Apostle and Pastor Baker
March 6, 2015
To mother Townsend and family in your hour of grief. Know that God is still with you and know that we love you all . And that you are in are always in our prayers. Know that the word said to look to the hills were your help comes from all your help comes from the Lord. Blessings from the Lord Jesus Christ!
March 6, 2015
Victory Baptist Church, Rev. Lue Rue Kemp Pastor offer our condolences to the Townsend family and Mt. Moriah #2 Church Family.
Mamie McClure
March 5, 2015
Deepest sympathy from McClure Family
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