of Greenbrier, AR

September 3, 1943 - August 15, 2023

William Randolph "Bill" Townsend, 79, of Greenbrier went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023.

He was born Sept 3, 1943 in Clovis, New Mexico to Dud and Lucy Townsend. He graduated from Lovington High School in 1961. Following graduation his family moved to Boonville, AR. He attended Arkansas Tech University for 2 years before becoming a proud Razorback. In 1965, he graduated from the University of Arkansas with an Agricultural Science Degree. After graduation, he moved to Conway where he went to work for the Soil Conservation Service, until retirement 33 years later.

While in Conway he met the love of his life, JoAnn, to whom he was married for 51 years.

Community was important to Bill. For 56 years he was a member of the Conway Optimist Club. Some of his favorite annual events were selling Christmas trees and hosting the Youth Fishing Derby. He was a boy scout troop leader for almost 10 years. Other areas of community service included Faulkner County Museum Board member, poll sheriff for numerous elections and he donated countless hours to the Bethlehem food pantry since its inception.

For 48 years he was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as deacon. His dedication to the Lord was evident in the way he loved the church and the people in it. He cherished his church family and always looked forward to meeting together for worship, to learn and to fellowship.

One of his greatest joys was following his grandkids all over the state to cheer them on at ballgames and livestock shows.

Anyone who ever met him knew he loved his family, friends, a hearty laugh and a good story.

Survived by his wife, JoAnn; daughters, Kristy (George) Roberts, Karon (Mike) Reynolds; Grandchildren, Chase (Becky) Roberts, Gavin (Haley) Roberts, Morgan (Jesse) Mohon; 7 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; a sister, Sally Parker and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held August 19th at Bethlehem Baptist Church, beginning at 12:30. Immediately following the service, there will be a Celebration of Life gathering in the church's family life center.

Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Food Pantry.

Bill lived well, laughed often and loved much.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com