William H. Townsend Sr.

1946 - 2017

William H. Townsend Sr. obituary, 1946-2017

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Kraft Funeral Service

2776 Charlestown Rd

New Albany, Indiana

William Townsend Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 26, 2017.

William H. Townsend, Sr., 71 years of age passed away on July 21, 2017 in Casa Grande, Arizona. He was born on February 9, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Harold and Mary (Lenfert) Townsend. Bill was a 1964 graduate of Our Lady of Providence High School. He was a salesman/owner in the auto parts industry for over 30 years and retired from Southern Tool Supply. Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Townsend.

Survivors include his wife, Leda Schellenberger Townsend; sons, William Townsend, Jr. (Angie), Michael Townsend (Leslie); step-daughters, Elizabeth Reed, Laura Palma-Blandford (Daniel); sister, Janet Townsend Harmeling (Charles); 9 grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

The family requests expressions of sympathy to go to Hosparus of Southern Indiana.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com

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August 2, 2017

David & Jan Scott

So sorry to hear of your brother's passing, Janet. Would have been there if we could have. Didn't know much about Bill (He was MUCH older) (ahem) than I (I graduated in '65 ) but know he has met up with my brother, Walt in paradise. Prayers and hugs from Dave and I.

July 28, 2017

Alan Mathews

Michael and Billy, I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I will be praying for you and your family. God bless.

July 28, 2017

Sandra Felix

Leda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

July 28, 2017

Vicki Harpe

I am so sorry you didn't have more time together for your "golden years".
You are in my prayers.

July 27, 2017

Kim Lovingood

Leda and family
Our deepest sympathies to each of you. Bill became a friend years ago calling on HTA . We enjoyed his stories, antics and his company.
Prayers to each of you. May your memories bring peace.
HTA Friends - Harold, Nancy, and Kim

July 26, 2017

Judy Crawford

Leda , so sorry to hear about your husband , keeping your family in prayer God Bless you all. Judy Crawford

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kraft Funeral Service

2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN

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29

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

funeral home chapel

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29

Entombment

Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park

KY

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2776 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150

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