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Bobbie Townsend Obituary
January 7, 1920 - October 28, 2014
Macon, GA- Bobbie Lee Townsend, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. A Celebration of his Life will be held Friday, October 31, 2014 at Macon Memorial Park at 2:00pm with Rev. Gary Townsend officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 1:00pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Mr. Townsend was born January 7, 1920 in Rebecca, Georgia to the late Amos and Josephine Griffin Townsend and was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Shipper Townsend, a brother, Philip Townsend, and a sister, Hazel Kania. He was a member of Mabel White Baptist Church. As a carpenter by trade, Mr. Townsend built several homes in Macon. His skills in carpentry were used to remodel and repair numerous homes, becoming a longtime friend with many of his customers.
Survivors include his children, Dale (Judy) Townsend, Lannie (Eva) Townsend, Sue (Ronald) McKinney, and Dawn (Ricky) Cravey; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobbie Townsend
November 3, 2014
Sorry for your loss,Buddy @ Jake Harris worked for Bobbie for many years.Sandra & Buddy Harris,Macon
November 3, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Bobbie was A great friend .My brother (Jake) worked with him for many years. Buddy & Sandra Harris
November 3, 2014
Mr. Townsend was a very kind, sweet and gentle man. We pray your special memories will sustain and comfort you at this time.
Billy & Wanda Goudeau
Phil & Jene Morris
November 1, 2014
Dale, as you and your family mourn your father, may memories of happy times bring you comfort.
Thomas & Kay Pomella
October 31, 2014
Praying your Hearts will be filled with wonderful memories and joyful times together with Bobbie as you honor his life.
sharon benge
October 31, 2014
Very sorry Dawn,Love you xx
Joyce & Ted Whitaker
October 30, 2014
Their is no words to say how I have always thought of my Uncle Bobbie. They just don't make them like that any more.
I hope we all keep the bond that our parents gave us. I so wish I could of been their for all of you.
Love Joyce
Jolene Nobles Barfield
October 30, 2014
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear of your daddy's passing. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all. Jodi
October 30, 2014
God bless the family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Lois, Donna and Deborah howington
Rodney Townsend
October 29, 2014
Gone but never forgotten, goodbye Grandpa.
Allan & Marge Carden
October 29, 2014
Dawn We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know you will miss him.
Christina Fields
October 29, 2014
Grandpa, I don't like that you are gone, but I am glad you can now in heaven: speak clearly, eat, drink, run around, hear without help. Save me a place in Heaven, will you? Tell Nanny, Grandma, Pa I said Hello and they are missed.
Patricia & Marty Barker
October 29, 2014
A good man who lived a good life. He has a wonderful grandson who he shared some of his building skills. Rest in peace.
Lori Ugolik
October 29, 2014
Dawn, Ricky and Amber,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
Dr. Lori
Judy Ragan
October 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers every step of the way. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Theresa Holderfield
October 29, 2014
I am so sad to learn that my Uncle Bobby passed away but I know he is with Jesus. He was such a wonderful person. I was always so amazed at how wonderful my Daddy, Uncle Bobby and Aunt Hazel turned out. The three of them had such a hard life that so many did not know about but all three of them were so loving, caring, smart and talented. I feel we are all blessed to have them as parents, they were the most loving and caring parents we could of ask for. Dale, Lanny, Sue and Dawn I love all of you and I know the pain you are feeling today but I also know that our God is there comforting each of you; I will continue to pray for each of you and your families The eleven of us cousins were so honored to have such wonderful parents Uncle Bobby was so talented, i have never met anyone that could work with a piece of wood like he could and hardly had any schooling --- that is amazing. HE loved his family so much and was such a tender hearted person... you know I do not have one negative thing to say about one of them. God truly blessed us! Theresa
Lucius Malcolm
October 29, 2014
Lanie,
just know we are praying for you and your family and Jennifer and I both understand how difficult this is on you. We also know that God will comfort and sustain you. Love in Christ, Lucius
janet godwin
October 29, 2014
sorry 4 loss love ya r.i.p uncle bobbie townsend
Glenda S. Pierce
October 29, 2014
Lannie, I am sorry to hear about your Dad. Based on his age he had a long life. I know that does not make things any easier for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless you all and fill the void, with happy thoughts and wonderful memories.
pat marconi
October 29, 2014
Dale sorry for your lost
Mr.Bobbie was a good man ,god bless
Rob & Kitty Merritt
October 28, 2014
WD and family, so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this time of need.
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