Obituary
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…
2 Timothy 4:7
Thomas Lee Townsend was born February 12, 1973 to Bonnie and Roosevelt Townsend. Thomas was one of seven children born into this union.
Thomas departed his life on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at home peaceful with his family.
Thomas confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Rising Chapel MB Church in Lena, MS and later joined Harmony MB Church in Lena, MS.
Thomas united in holy matrimony to his wife, Della on February 10, 1992.
Thomas received his education at South Leake High School in Walnut Grove, MS. Thomas was very well known to family, friends, and even strangers. Thomas favorite hobby was fishing, dancing, working, and spending time with his family.
Thomas is proceeded in death by his mother Bonnie Townsend and his sister Jannie Boyd.
Thomas leaves to cherish his beloved wife; Della Townsend, his six children; Jessica Townsend, Thomas Townsend, Jr., Candace Townsend, Kareem Marshall, Tyquasha Townsend, and Julian Townsend. His loving father; Roosevelt Townsend, his brothers; Willie (Diane) Townsend, Dwight (Vivian) Townsend, Charles Townsend, Bennie Townsend, Walter (Francis) Harris, Clody C. Harris, Malcolm Harris, and Samuel Harris, his sisters; Velma Townsend, Jerica (Quincy) Davis, Lawanda Harris, Beverly Ann Harris, Betty Harris, and Eloise (Johnny) Simpson, his 3 grandchildren, Devonta Townsend, Kyleigh Townsend, and Jacory Eirby, mother-in-law; Beverly Harris, special friends; Melvin (Joe) Foster, Eugene (Pamela) Lumpkins, Gregory (Corean) Crosby, Benjamin (Natasha) Lemon, Jessie Gray, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
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