Homer Lee Townsend
Homer Lee Townsend, age 72, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday June 19, 2010 at Gate Way Nursing Center in Lenoir. Born November 16, 1937 in Avery County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Dovie Naomi Arnett Townsend. Homer was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Lenoir and had worked for Kincaid Furniture. He enjoyed gardening, camping and fishing. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by; two sisters, Dovie Townsend and Edith Arnett. Left to cherish his memories are: his wife, Marie Ramsey Townsend of the home; his son, Danny Townsend of Gateway; his three daughters, Kathy and Gordon Townsend, Gloria Ragalado and Janice and Dwayne Townsend all of Lenoir; one sister, Mabel Ramsey of Banner Elk; ten grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends on Monday June 21st from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Services will be conducted on Tuesday June 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at the Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Charles Hindman officiating. Interment will follow in the White Rock Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made in memory of Homer to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care at 902 Kirkwood St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 or www.caldwellhospice.org.