Richard J. Townsend
Died Friday, March 6, 2009
Mar 9, 2009

Richard James Townsend, 49, of Martinsville, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at his home.

He was born on Oct. 12, 1959, in Elizabethton, Tenn., to James Townsend and Alma Clawson Townsend.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Shane Townsend.

He served as a Marine and was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents, of Martinsville, are his wife, Hope Canupp Townsend of the home; a son, Eric Christopher Townsend of Martinsville; a sister, Mary Jane McKinney of Elizabethton; two brothers, Guy Townsend of Hurdle Mills, N.C. and Charles Townsend of Virginia Beach; a maternal grandmother, Mary Johnson of Elizabethton; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services chapel with Ministers Tim Wood and Lawrence Harris officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and other times at the home, 11 Riddle Court, Martinsville.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. 23235.