tommy edward townsend jr funeral program

The Obituary Tommy Edward Townsend, Jr. was born on February 12, 1947 in Huntsville, AL to the late Katherine Cargill and Tommy Edward Townsend, Sr. He departed this life suddenly on March 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by Harold Phillips, his loving step-father. June was the older of two children. His younger sister, Clara Jean was his loving sister, a confidant and loyal life-long friend. He was so proud of his nephew, Brian and enjoyed playing with BJ, his great-nephew. June’s favorite greeting was “Hey cuz and hey sis”. June was born a healthy baby. When he was four or five years old he contracted rheumatic fever. The doctors didn’t think he was going to make it; but June had another doctor. Though his life would be forever changed he lived a life of triumph in God. June received Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. He worshipped at Primitive Baptist and Southern Baptist Church for some time. He has been a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and served in various capacities including a deacon. He was a member of the New Jerusalem Male Chorus and sang to the Glory of God. June loved his church and eagerly waited on Sunday mornings for the church van to pick him up. He would wake up at the crack of dawn to get ready. He attended school and began working early in life. He worked at Taco Bell and Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries. June played baseball in the Special Olympics. He loved music, old school R&B and gospel. He would also show off his dancing skills at family functions. His loving companion, Debbie Spears, had been in his life over twenty years. They were inseparable. Tommy “Baby June” leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life, Deborah Spears; one sister, Clara Jean Townsend Ross; one nephew, Brian D. Ross (Bonnie); one great-nephew, Brian D. Ross, Jr.; one aunt, Maria “Rabbit” McMullen; one uncle, James “Dick” Betts; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. The Order of Service Prelude Scriptures Minister Prayer Minister Condolences, Resolution, & Acknowledgements TBD Remarks Family and Friends Please limit to 2 minutes Obituary (Read Silently) How I Got Over New Jerusalem Male Chorus Eulogy Rev. Dr. Damon Lynch, Jr. Benediction Rev. Dr. Damon Lynch, Jr. Recessional Interment Vine Street Hill Cemetery Repass New Jerusalem Baptist Church

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Tommy Edward Townsend, Jr. was born on February 12, 1947 in Huntsville, AL to the late Katherine Cargill and Tommy Edward Townsend, Sr. He departed this life suddenly on March 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by Harold Phillips, his loving step-father.June was the older of two children. His younger sister, Clara Jean was his loving sister, a confidant and loyal life-long friend. He was so proud of his nephew, Brian and enjoyed playing with BJ, his great-nephew. June’s favorite greeting was “Hey cuz and hey sis”.June was born a healthy baby. When he was four or five years old he contracted rheumatic fever. The doctors didn’t think he was going to make it; but June had another doctor. Though his life would be forever changed he lived a life of triumph in God. June received Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. He worshipped at Primitive Baptist and Southern Baptist Church for some time. He has been a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and served in various capacities including a deacon. He was a member of the New Jerusalem Male Chorus and sang to the Glory of God. June loved his church and eagerly waited on Sunday mornings for the church van to pick him up. He would wake up at the crack of dawn to get ready.He attended school and began working early in life. He worked at Taco Bell and Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries. June played baseball in the Special Olympics. He loved music, old school R&B and gospel. He would also show off his dancing skills at family functions. His loving companion, Debbie Spears, had been in his life over twenty years. They were inseparable.Tommy “Baby June” leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life, Deborah Spears; one sister, Clara Jean Townsend Ross; one nephew, Brian D. Ross (Bonnie); one great-nephew, Brian D. Ross, Jr.; one aunt, Maria “Rabbit” McMullen; one uncle, James “Dick” Betts; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

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The Obituary

Tommy Edward Townsend, Jr. was born on February 12, 1947 in Huntsville, AL to the late Katherine Cargill and Tommy Edward Townsend, Sr. He departed this life suddenly on March 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by Harold Phillips, his loving step-father. June was the older of two children. His younger sister, Clara Jean was his loving sister, a confidant and loyal life-long friend. He was so proud of his nephew, Brian and enjoyed playing with BJ, his great-nephew. Junes favorite greeting was Hey cuz and hey sis. June was born a healthy baby. When he was four or five years old he contracted rheumatic fever. The doctors didnt think he was going to make it; but June had another doctor. Though his life would be forever changed he lived a life of triumph in God. June received Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. He worshipped at Primitive Baptist and Southern Baptist Church for some time. He has been a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and served in various capacities including a deacon. He was a member of the New Jerusalem Male Chorus and sang to the Glory of God. June loved his church and eagerly waited on Sunday mornings for the church van to pick him up. He would wake up at the crack of dawn to get ready. He attended school and began working early in life. He worked at Taco Bell and Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries. June played baseball in the Special Olympics. He loved music, old school R&B and gospel. He would also show off his dancing skills at family functions. His loving companion, Debbie Spears, had been in his life over twenty years. They were inseparable. Tommy Baby June leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life, Deborah Spears; one sister, Clara Jean Townsend Ross; one nephew, Brian D. Ross (Bonnie); one great-nephew, Brian D. Ross, Jr.; one aunt, Maria Rabbit McMullen; one uncle, James Dick Betts; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

The Order of Service

Prelude Scriptures Minister Prayer Minister Condolences, Resolution, & Acknowledgements TBD Remarks Family and Friends Please limit to 2 minutes Obituary (Read Silently) How I Got Over New Jerusalem Male Chorus Eulogy Rev. Dr. Damon Lynch, Jr. Benediction Rev. Dr. Damon Lynch, Jr. Recessional

Interment Vine Street Hill Cemetery

Repass New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Acknowledgements

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers, and other expressions of kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed. May God bless and keep you all!

The Family of Tommy Edward Baby June Townsend, Jr.

Pallbearers Family and Friends

Flower Bearers Family and Friends

Walker Funeral Home 1025 East McMillan Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 513-251-6200 www.herbwalker.com

Celebrating the Life

Of

Tommy Edward Townsend, Jr.

Baby June

Sunrise February 12, 1947

Sunset March 3, 2015

Funeral Service 11:00 A.M.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

New Jerusalem Baptist Church 26 West North Bend Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45216

Reverend Dr. Damon Lynch, Jr., Officiating Minister

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