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Charles Townsend Obituary
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Charles Townsend, of Columbia, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Caring Hearts and Hands Hospice, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 80 years old.
Charles was originally from Olean, N.Y., and moved to Columbia in 2021 to be closer to family.
He worked for Subcon Industries until his retirement in the early 2000s.
Charles enjoyed spending time with his family, watching Nascar races, Parkinsons boxing and working on machines and cars. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived and greatly missed by his wife, Marsha (Sauln) Townsend; six children and their spouses, Stacey and Wes Wise, Kristie and Tim Hasin, Bridget and Mark Ogden, Joshua Townsend, Matthew and Meghan Townsend, and Jonathan and Jessica Townsend. He was the proud grandfather of 10, Brittany, Madelyn and Hannah Wise, Rosemary, Francis and Charles Hasin, Alex, Joey and Jackson Townsend, and Ellie Townsend.
He is predeceased by his eldest son, Scott Townsend and grandson Gabriel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Miglionico Family
December 11, 2024
To the Townsend Family,
We send our deepest condolences. I have fond memories of meeting the family in 1976. My dad always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed.
Marty Miglionico, Jr.
James Hunter and Family
December 10, 2024
To the Townsend Family. I James Hunter would like to send my condolences to the loss of your husband and father. I work with him for over 10 years at Subcon. He was a great man and and I respected sincerely. I have and will miss him.
John Marshall
December 9, 2024
Chuck was a regular attendee of our Rock Steady Boxing Parkinson´s Disease exercise class. Marsha always brought him and participated in the exercises and activities. Chuck and Marsha always got to class early, which permitted plenty of time to chat. Chuck had a wonderful sense of humor. We all loved him and Marsha. We really miss him. [And Marsha too.]
Wes
December 7, 2024
What a great man! Always had a smile on his face and made everyone around him smile too. I will miss the Supreme Leader but will benefit daily from the wisdom he shared. Long live the King!
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