Auburn A. Townsend
April 13, 2020
Date of Service: April 16, 2020
Interment Location: Christus Garden
Auburn Austin Townsend, 76, Johnson City passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Parks & Ophia Matherly Townsend. He was a retired Carpenter. He was a member of Watauga Masonic Lodge # 622. He loved Blue Grass Music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Peggy Townsend, seven brothers & sisters: Kathryn Townsend, Gene Townsend, Willis Townsend, Bob Townsend, Matoka Woody, Denver Townsend and Argus Townsend.
Survivors include his sons: Oggie Townsend & wife Shannon and Shane Townsend and his fiancé Stephanie Fine. Four Grandchildren: Bradley, Dylan, Jordyn and Ashlyn. Two Sisters: JoAnn Valko and Maxine Franck. Several nieces & nephews.
Graveside Service will be conducted Thursday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the Staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home and Tammy & Maureen of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Friends may register their presence at the funeral home 12 Noon until 5 p.m. Wednesday or 9 a.m. until noon Thursday. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Townsend family.