On Monday, November 6, 2023, Dewey “Howdy” Lee Townsell, 76, went home to be with our Lord. Reunited with Dovie, the mother he never knew, and Clyde, his surrogate mother, he finally has the answers and the peace he struggled to find in life. Despite a life filled with adversity and trauma, from early childhood tragedy to Vietnam and his subsequent battles with alcohol and PTSD, he was still full of love and generosity. He will be remembered for his big heart, compassion, and generosity.
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” – John 14:27 ESV
Dewey was preceded in death by his mother, Dovie Lee Kent; his surrogate mother, Clyde Meadows; his brothers Johnny, David, Talmadge, Frank, and Tommy; and his sisters, Shirley, Vanie, and Sarah. He is survived by his brother, Ed Holland (Alabama); his wife, Sheila Townsell (Pueblo, CO); his daughters, Mendy Sterkowitz (Pueblo, CO) and Tammy Townsell (Englewood, CO); his grandchildren, Thera, Jeff, Samantha, Danielle, Andrew, and Liam; and great-grandchildren AJ, Howard, Zander, JC, and Samara.
