John Franklin Townsend

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Harrell Funeral Home of Austin

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February 24, 2026

John Townsend Obituary

John Franklin Townsend, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on May 23, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, John lived a life marked by service, curiosity... Read John Townsend's Obituary