Benly Don Townsend

1935 - 2022

Benly Don Townsend obituary, 1935-2022, Mena, AR

Benly Don Townsend

1935 - 2022

BORN

1935

DIED

2022

Benly Townsend Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowser Family Funeral Home - Mena from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2022.

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Benly Don Townsend passed peacefully in his home on August 8, 2022 at 87 years old, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1935 to John William and Clara Townsend in Van Zandt County, Texas. Benly was the youngest of eight children. He married Janell Johnston on October 31, 1953 in Vandervoort, Arkansas. Together they had Cindy (David Davis) and Michael Townsend. Six grandchildren: Dustin, Devon, and Ethan Davis along with Benly, Bailey and Blair Townsend. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren and honorary granddaughter, Brooke Ferguson. The family would like him to be remembered for his relentless work ethic and joking nature.

No service are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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