of Marion, AR
January 21, 1933 - October 6, 2020
Mr. John Leroy Townsend, 87 of Marion, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1933 to John and Sarah Townsend in Thonotosassa, Florida.
Mr. Townsend was a Veteran in the United States Navy and was a member of the Missouri Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his former wives; Helen Russell and Marcell Dowdy, brother; Dan Townsend.
His survivors included his wife; Gwen Townsend of Marion, Arkansas, daughters; Teresa Dallas of Wynne, Arkansas, Sherry Bowen of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tina Townsend of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Jeanie Baker of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Becky Adams of Memphis, Tennessee, sister; Gladys Newsom of Thonotosassa, Florida, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet must be practiced and all funeral attendees must provide and wear their own masks.
On the behalf of the family, due to COVID-19 all services will be private.
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21 Condolence(s)
Bill & Sally Greene & Katie
Monday, October 12, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a fine Christian man who will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Gayle martinsen
Saturday, October 10, 2020
It is a heartbreak to loose a loved one. I am so sorry.
Steve and Staci Baskins
Friday, October 9, 2020
Mr Townsend, a friendly hello and smile, a great neighbor and friend. You will be truly missed
Nannette & OD Baker
Friday, October 9, 2020
Jeanie & family, we are so sorry to hear about Mr. Townsend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maggie and Josh Wyatt
Friday, October 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Maggie and Josh Wyatt
Doris Bridges
Thursday, October 8, 2020
What a great example of faithfulness. I had the privilege of being on the Crownpoint Mission Team the year he and Gwen went and got to know him better. I had known Gwen even before they married. My prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sandy Hunt
Thursday, October 8, 2020
I never had the opportunity to meet this fine gentleman, yet I feel that I know him well through my good friends Becky and April. He must have been an amazing man to have had you two spring up in his family treeâ£ï¸
My condolences to the family and much love - you are in my prayersâ£ï¸
Alan Bigham
Thursday, October 8, 2020
I sure enjoyed our time in the deer woods, sitting around camp, eating your big pot of turnip greens, and talking Razorback football. Great memories!
Deana Stewart
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Bobby and I both loved speaking with John each Sunday .. no matter what he always smiled with that little grin of his and made you feel as though what you were saying was the most important thing in the world. Always upbeat no matter how bad he felt he wanted to be at worship and I always admired him for being that example of faithfulness and commitment. Praying for all of you ðŸ™
Bill and Frankie Yen
Thursday, October 8, 2020
He was a wonderful man. We will miss him.
Cathy Sippel
Thursday, October 8, 2020
God called another one of his soldiers home but we will certainly miss him. I loved talking to him about my garden. He always had so much good information for me. Loved him. â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸
Danny Chrestman
Thursday, October 8, 2020
John was a very fine man , I worked with him at E W Saybolt for many years he taught me alot when i started . He grew a mean garden and loved his deer hunting and crappie fishing and loved eating it to.Praying for his family witch he talked about alot, rest with jesus old friend.
Sharron Foster
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Love and prayers for the family ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸
Gretta and winston Blanchard
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Our sincerest condolences.
Bob and Glenna Hughes
Thursday, October 8, 2020
We will miss seeing him Sundays setting next to us .
Judy fox
Thursday, October 8, 2020
My prayers are with the family. He will be missed.
Gary Conlee
Thursday, October 8, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to you all. What a lovely gentleman. Praying 🙠for y'all at this sad time.
Jeannette Conlee
Thursday, October 8, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to you all. What a lovely gentleman. Praying 🙠for y'all at this sad time.
Marsha wyatt
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Tina and family
Love and prayers for you all. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Love you sis. Milk and Marsha
Tracy Ashburn
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Praying for your family. Sending our sincere condolences.
Joe and Tracy Ashburn
Tori and Chriss Berry
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. I know your precious Daddy is watching over all of you from Heaven.