Glenn Ray Townsend's Obituary
Glenn Ray Townsend, 71, of Longview, TX died September 26, 2022, at Highland Pines Nursing Home where he had been a resident since 2017. Glenn was born December 16, 1950 in Natchitoches, LA to Dewey and Rosalie (Pate) Townsend.
Glenn graduated from Longview High School in 1969. He was drafted by the United States Army in 1970 for the Vietnam War. He served as a Radio Operator and Mechanic in Vietnam from March 1971 to January 1972. He was Honorably Discharged in 1973.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dewey Darrell Townsend, Brent Townsend and sister Ginger Shipp. He is survived by siblings Vickie Townsend, Carol Dusey, Jeannie Townsend, Lisa Desautels, Malcolm Fisher, William and Tim Irby and Billy Gates.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home on Friday October 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers Glenn requested donations be made to Hi-Way 80 Missions and The Salvation Army as they were of great help to him during a very low point in his life.
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