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Paul Townsend

March 9, 1925 - November 10, 2017
Galesburg, MI

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92 years old, from Galesburg, MI, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2017. Paul was born in Clayton, Michigan to George and Elizabeth (Estes) Townsend, and was raised along side his younger sister Nadine. He was always known as a kind and gentle man that operated lumber mills with his father in his youth, and proudly retired from NCR (National Cash Register) after 43 years of service. The first thing a person would say about Paul was that he loved the Lord and his family more than anything. He dedicated his life to building the Calvary Baptist Church in Escanaba, MI in his younger years while he and his wife Betty (passed away in 1987) were raising six children. After moving to Galesburg, MI in 1975, he became active in the building program with The Galesburg Baptist Church, where he continued to teach adult Sunday School classes. In 1988, he married Sylvia Barrett and enjoyed traveling, photography, and their shared love for "adventures". Paul is survived by his wife Sylvia (Haggerty/Barrett) Townsend of Galesburg, MI; daughter Peggy Kriekard and husband Tom, Darien, IL; son David Townsend, Elburn, IL; daughter Karen Townsend and fiance Bruce Heidlauf, Geneva, IL; son John Townsend and his wife Isabelle, St. Charles, IL; daughter-in-law Kyla Townsend, St. Charles, IL; daughter-in-law Julie Townsend, Plainwell, MI; son by marriage Paul Barrett and wife Kathy, Kalamazoo, MI; sister Nadine and husband Jerry Redfield, San Antonio, TX. He was the proud Grandfather of Bryan Kriekard and wife Mikki, Steve Kriekard and wife Adrianne, Zane Townsend, Paul Townsend, Cody Townsend, Tahlia Townsend, Ella Townsend, Maya Townsend, and Eva Townsend. Great Grandfather to, Vienna Kriekard, Colby Kriekard and Oliver Kriekard. Grandfather by marriage to John Clark, Michael McKeever, and Matthew McKeever. Paul was proceeded in death by his wife Betty (Kallstrom) Townsend, 1987; son Peter Townsend, 1993; and son Robert Townsend, 1997. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at Galesburg Baptist Church, 10100 Shadowlane, Galesburg, MI. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; service at 1:00 pm with a 2:30 pm Interment at Oakgrove Cemetery, Galesburg, MI, followed by a luncheon at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Galesburg Baptist Church, 10100 Shadowlane, Galesburg, MI 49053. Please visit Paul's personalized guest book at www.langelands.com