of Benton, AR
August 30, 1957 - April 29, 2016
Alan Wayne Townsend, age 58, of Benton, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born August 30, 1957 to Alton Wayne Townsend and Rebecca Ann (Browning) Townsend at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. Alan was a US Navy Veteran and a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the 1975 graduating class of Benton High School. He was a system analyst technician for over thirty-five years with AT&T where he received the Service Excellence Award in 2010 and was a member of the CWA Union. In addition to being a member of local bowling leagues, he enjoyed playing both co-ed and men's softball and had coached the men's softball team at church. His pastimes also included photography and entertaining family and friends.
In addition to his father, Alton Townsend, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Willie and Lucy Townsend and his maternal grandparents, Oscar and Hazel Browning.
He is survived by two sons, Brian Townsend and wife, Holley of Conway and Brandon Townsend and wife, Miranda of Russellville; one daughter, Kristi Townsend of Benton; his mother, Becky Townsend of Benton; three grandchildren, Nick McDaniel, Breiana Andries, and Rowan Noelle Townsend, due in June of this year; one sister, Linda Kitchens and husband, Russell of Benton, and one brother, Kenneth Townsend of Rogers.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Bro. Kim Hammer officiating. Interment will follow in Hicks Cemetery in Benton with Brian Townsend, Brandon Townsend, Cody Kitchens, Ryan Kitchens, Russell Kitchens, and Kenneth Townsend serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gilgal Ministries, 1005 Misty Drive, Benton, AR 72015.
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19 Condolence(s)
Susan Deans
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Alan , I can't put into words how much I miss you & it's just not the same w/o you . I so truly loved you . I'm sure you'll be waiting for me when I get to the gates . All my loves lies there with you . Always , Susan . Love you my darling!
Dolon Peete
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
My thoughts are with you and the family and how death robs us of our loved ones. Jehovah God has promised to remove death, sickness, and pain from the earth and reunite us with our loved one on a cleansed earth in the future. (Revelation 21:4; John 5:28,29; John 17:3; Psalms 83:18)
In the meantime you can be sure that God understands how you feel now! The Bible assures us:
"He is healing the brokenhearted ones,
And is binding up there painful spots." Psalms 147:3
Marshall and Janella Martin
Monday, May 2, 2016
Becky, we are so very sorry to learn of Alan's passing. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucy Woodard Hyatt
Monday, May 2, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a good lifelong neighbor to me and my family.
Lucy Woodard Hyatt
Brandon Wake
Monday, May 2, 2016
KIRK & Karen Gassman
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Brandon, Brian & Krista. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Lifting you up on prayers.
Cyndi Connell
Sunday, May 1, 2016
My precious friend, you are missed more than words can describe. There is a hole in my heart that can never be filled. Rest in peace, A. Love you.
Mitzi Boshears Perry
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the family of Allen Townsend. I played "Words with Friends" will Allen for years and I
will miss his friendship. Prayers for his family!
Dale & Mitzi Perry
Joan George Landreth
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Dear Family....I am so very sorry for you loss...May our Dear LORD comfort you and give you strength...
DW
Saturday, April 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at John 5:28,29 "(28).Do not be amazed
at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the
memorial tombs will hear his voice (29). and come out,
those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and
those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment."
Paulette
Friday, April 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the family.
Michael richards
Friday, April 29, 2016
Dennis Kent, Ph.D.
Friday, April 29, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings.
Terrie Lorenson
Friday, April 29, 2016
My prayers are with your family.
Sharlotte johnson
Friday, April 29, 2016
My heart felt sympathy for the family Alan was a great guy..prayers for comfort..
Cliff Drennan
Friday, April 29, 2016
You will be missed my old friend.
Gehrig Boone
Friday, April 29, 2016
Weep with those who weep, rejoice with those who rejoice.
Tom
Friday, April 29, 2016
I knew Alan for at least 50 years. He was a good friend and a good man. You will be missed, old friend.
Tammy Dooley
Friday, April 29, 2016
Cuz, you will always have a place in my heart. Your demons are no longer...you are now at peace. May God bless you.