Jerry Glen Townsend

Jerry passed away on January 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Crowville, Louisiana on May 15, 1947, to Clifton Ray "Red" and Lillie Irene (Conerly) Townsend. Jerry grew up loving the outdoors. He never missed an opportunity to hunt deer or fish, explore the woods or hunt for arrowheads. Jerry had a custom of keeping a buckeye in his pocket, taking it out and rubbing it for luck. This must have worked, for he was blessed to meet the love of his life in Linda and they were married on April 18, 1968, and enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. Jerry also was a firm believer in hard work. He worked many years for the oil and gas industry but when he came home he climbed on his tractor to bale hay and take care of his cows. Jerry loved spending time with his family and he taught them the value of always being honest. He was a man of strong faith and a member of New Beginning Baptist Church.

Jerry is survived by his family, sons: Keith Townsend and wife, Donna, Jason Townsend and wife, Kari; grandsons: Jeriod Townsend and wife, Mandy, Joshua Townsend; granddaughters: Jessika Bell and husband, Justin, Grace Townsend, Faith Townsend, Rachel Townsend, Courtney Townsend; great grandchildren: Ian Bruton, Karson Bell, Emma Townsend, Blakelynn Townsend, Gracelynn Townsend; sisters: Florence Pemberton, Kathy Townsend, Carolyn Sue Toups, Betty Jean Joslin, Alice Faye Nelson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Townsend; son, Stephen Townsend; parents, Clifton Ray "Red" and Lillie Townsend; step-father, Robert Wooley; and sister, Patricia Ann Paulsen.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, from 5-7pm at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.