HOWARD TOWNSEND OBITUARY
Howard "Nathan" Townsend, 63, of Peru, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on the 13th of Aug. 2022 at his home in Peru. Indiana
Nathan was born to Howard Edward "Shorty" Townsend and Ruth Maxine (Clelland) Townsend on Oct. 11, 1958 in Peru, Indiana. He was a retired construction worker.
He loved outdoor activities, such as fishing, biking, and most of all nature photography. He also like to collect porcelain bears and antiques.
He spent more than 30 years with his life partner, Faye Stewart, who passed away in 2017. Nathan loved spending time with family and friends. He always had a story to tell that would brighten anyone's day. He was a kind and loving man who would help a stranger in need. He was a loving brother, cousin, and uncle.
In addition to Faye, he was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Robin Elaine Townsend Gordon, and two brothers, Howard Edward Townsend, Jr. and Clayton Townsend.
Survivors include brothers Michael "Mike" James Townsend of Logansport, Robert Eugene Townsend (wife Heather Townsend), Thomas "Tom" Nelson Townsend of Rochester, Indiana, Jon Warren Townsend and Edward "Eddie" Dundee Townsend, both of Pensacola, Florida; sisters, Jacqueline "Jackie" Elaine Townsend Klock, of Peru, and Felesia "Pebbles" Elaine Townsend Ackley (husband David Ackley), of Bentonville, Arkansas; Faye's children, Wayne Leroy Stewart, Jr., James Stewart (and wife Aimee), Brenda Davis Rose, Dorothy Davis Booth, and Jeffrey "Jeff" Davis (and wife Julie), Sam Smith (and wife Jamie); nephews: Michael Klock, Nathan "Nate" Brown, Nicholas "Nick" Brown, Robert Eugene Townsend, II, and Christian Edward Townsend (and his wife Samantha); nieces: Penny Crystal Townsend, Melody Adeline Townsend, Laura Ruth Townsend, Brenda Gail Trisha Bartholomew, Joy Noel Ackley, and Serena Ruth Townsend; aunts: Mary Cundiff, Esther Russell, Susie Hughes (and her husband John Hughes), and Nancy Baker; and multiple cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:00am at Mount Hope Cemetery with Nelson Bowyer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your choice of charity in Nathan's honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign online guestbook at www. FlowersLeedyAllen.com
Published by Peru Tribune on Oct. 7, 2022.
Howard "Nathan" Townsend, 63, of Peru, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on the 13th of Aug. 2022 at his home in Peru. Indiana
Nathan was born to Howard Edward "Shorty" Townsend and Ruth Maxine (Clelland) Townsend on Oct. 11, 1958 in Peru, Indiana. He was a retired construction worker.
He loved outdoor activities, such as fishing, biking, and most of all nature photography. He also like to collect porcelain bears and antiques.
He spent more than 30 years with his life partner, Faye Stewart, who passed away in 2017. Nathan loved spending time with family and friends. He always had a story to tell that would brighten anyone's day. He was a kind and loving man who would help a stranger in need. He was a loving brother, cousin, and uncle.
In addition to Faye, he was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Robin Elaine Townsend Gordon, and two brothers, Howard Edward Townsend, Jr. and Clayton Townsend.
Survivors include brothers Michael "Mike" James Townsend of Logansport, Robert Eugene Townsend (wife Heather Townsend), Thomas "Tom" Nelson Townsend of Rochester, Indiana, Jon Warren Townsend and Edward "Eddie" Dundee Townsend, both of Pensacola, Florida; sisters, Jacqueline "Jackie" Elaine Townsend Klock, of Peru, and Felesia "Pebbles" Elaine Townsend Ackley (husband David Ackley), of Bentonville, Arkansas; Faye's children, Wayne Leroy Stewart, Jr., James Stewart (and wife Aimee), Brenda Davis Rose, Dorothy Davis Booth, and Jeffrey "Jeff" Davis (and wife Julie), Sam Smith (and wife Jamie); nephews: Michael Klock, Nathan "Nate" Brown, Nicholas "Nick" Brown, Robert Eugene Townsend, II, and Christian Edward Townsend (and his wife Samantha); nieces: Penny Crystal Townsend, Melody Adeline Townsend, Laura Ruth Townsend, Brenda Gail Trisha Bartholomew, Joy Noel Ackley, and Serena Ruth Townsend; aunts: Mary Cundiff, Esther Russell, Susie Hughes (and her husband John Hughes), and Nancy Baker; and multiple cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:00am at Mount Hope Cemetery with Nelson Bowyer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your choice of charity in Nathan's honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign online guestbook at www. FlowersLeedyAllen.com
Published by Peru Tribune on Oct. 7, 2022.
HOWARD TOWNSEND OBITUARY
Howard "Nathan" Townsend, 63, of Peru, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on the 13th of Aug. 2022 at his home in Peru. Indiana
Nathan was born to Howard Edward "Shorty" Townsend and Ruth Maxine (Clelland) Townsend on Oct. 11, 1958 in Peru, Indiana. He was a retired construction worker.
He loved outdoor activities, such as fishing, biking, and most of all nature photography. He also like to collect porcelain bears and antiques.
He spent more than 30 years with his life partner, Faye Stewart, who passed away in 2017. Nathan loved spending time with family and friends. He always had a story to tell that would brighten anyone's day. He was a kind and loving man who would help a stranger in need. He was a loving brother, cousin, and uncle.
In addition to Faye, he was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Robin Elaine Townsend Gordon, and two brothers, Howard Edward Townsend, Jr. and Clayton Townsend.
Survivors include brothers Michael "Mike" James Townsend of Logansport, Robert Eugene Townsend (wife Heather Townsend), Thomas "Tom" Nelson Townsend of Rochester, Indiana, Jon Warren Townsend and Edward "Eddie" Dundee Townsend, both of Pensacola, Florida; sisters, Jacqueline "Jackie" Elaine Townsend Klock, of Peru, and Felesia "Pebbles" Elaine Townsend Ackley (husband David Ackley), of Bentonville, Arkansas; Faye's children, Wayne Leroy Stewart, Jr., James Stewart (and wife Aimee), Brenda Davis Rose, Dorothy Davis Booth, and Jeffrey "Jeff" Davis (and wife Julie), Sam Smith (and wife Jamie); nephews: Michael Klock, Nathan "Nate" Brown, Nicholas "Nick" Brown, Robert Eugene Townsend, II, and Christian Edward Townsend (and his wife Samantha); nieces: Penny Crystal Townsend, Melody Adeline Townsend, Laura Ruth Townsend, Brenda Gail Trisha Bartholomew, Joy Noel Ackley, and Serena Ruth Townsend; aunts: Mary Cundiff, Esther Russell, Susie Hughes (and her husband John Hughes), and Nancy Baker; and multiple cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:00am at Mount Hope Cemetery with Nelson Bowyer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your choice of charity in Nathan's honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign online guestbook at www. FlowersLeedyAllen.com
Published by Peru Tribune on Oct. 7, 2022.
Howard "Nathan" Townsend, 63, of Peru, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on the 13th of Aug. 2022 at his home in Peru. Indiana
Nathan was born to Howard Edward "Shorty" Townsend and Ruth Maxine (Clelland) Townsend on Oct. 11, 1958 in Peru, Indiana. He was a retired construction worker.
He loved outdoor activities, such as fishing, biking, and most of all nature photography. He also like to collect porcelain bears and antiques.
He spent more than 30 years with his life partner, Faye Stewart, who passed away in 2017. Nathan loved spending time with family and friends. He always had a story to tell that would brighten anyone's day. He was a kind and loving man who would help a stranger in need. He was a loving brother, cousin, and uncle.
In addition to Faye, he was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Robin Elaine Townsend Gordon, and two brothers, Howard Edward Townsend, Jr. and Clayton Townsend.
Survivors include brothers Michael "Mike" James Townsend of Logansport, Robert Eugene Townsend (wife Heather Townsend), Thomas "Tom" Nelson Townsend of Rochester, Indiana, Jon Warren Townsend and Edward "Eddie" Dundee Townsend, both of Pensacola, Florida; sisters, Jacqueline "Jackie" Elaine Townsend Klock, of Peru, and Felesia "Pebbles" Elaine Townsend Ackley (husband David Ackley), of Bentonville, Arkansas; Faye's children, Wayne Leroy Stewart, Jr., James Stewart (and wife Aimee), Brenda Davis Rose, Dorothy Davis Booth, and Jeffrey "Jeff" Davis (and wife Julie), Sam Smith (and wife Jamie); nephews: Michael Klock, Nathan "Nate" Brown, Nicholas "Nick" Brown, Robert Eugene Townsend, II, and Christian Edward Townsend (and his wife Samantha); nieces: Penny Crystal Townsend, Melody Adeline Townsend, Laura Ruth Townsend, Brenda Gail Trisha Bartholomew, Joy Noel Ackley, and Serena Ruth Townsend; aunts: Mary Cundiff, Esther Russell, Susie Hughes (and her husband John Hughes), and Nancy Baker; and multiple cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:00am at Mount Hope Cemetery with Nelson Bowyer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your choice of charity in Nathan's honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign online guestbook at www. FlowersLeedyAllen.com
Published by Peru Tribune on Oct. 7, 2022.
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