Gradie Herman Townsend's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2022 in Catawba, North Carolina

Gradie Herman Townsend

May 22, 1934 - June 25, 2022 (88 years old)

Catawba, North Carolina

Gradie Herman Townsend's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2022 in Catawba, North Carolina

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Austin & Barnes Funeral Home And Crematory

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Gradie Herman Townsend

May 22, 1934 - June 25, 2022 (88 years old)

Catawba, North Carolina

Gradie Herman Townsend Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gradie Herman Townsend of Catawba, North Carolina, who passed away on June 25, 2022, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jason Alexander and Essie Townsend; his wife Hazel Marie Townsend; and his siblings, Louise, Cora, Macie Townsend, Gracie Mitchell, Texie Townsend, Claude and Earl Townsend.

He is survived by: his children, Denise Danner (David) of Drexel, Deloris Calloway (Jon) of Granite Falls and Dennis Townsend (Fran) of Lenoir; his grandchildren, Brandon Townsend (Jen), Brittney Frazier (Matt), Kayla Danner, Zac Calloway (Madeline) and Lea Calloway; his great grandchild Bailey Grace Frazier; and his siblings, Rosa Greene (Vernon) of Lenoir and Chester Townsend (Virleen) of Hickory.

The family suggests memorials to the Holy Communion Lutheran Church Building Fund or to the Holy Communion Church Emergency Medical Fund, in care of Denise Danner, Post Office Box 506, Valdese, NC 28690.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home And Crematory



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June 29

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Holy Communion Lutheran Church
1525 Clarks Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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June 29

Funeral service

Holy Communion Lutheran Church
1525 Clarks Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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June 29

Burial

Holy Communion Lutheran Church Cemetery
1525 Clarks Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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