Bobby Townsend Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bobby Townsend in Pontiac, Michigan, who passed away on November 22, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bobby Townsend to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Townsend and Ruthene Townsend; his siblings, Willie Townsend, Annie Gardner, Joe Townsend, Edward Townsend and Lottie Bell Townsend; and his nephews, Homer Townsend and Nate Townsend.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Townsend; his children, Robert Townsend, Katrina Traylor (Tyrone), Kassandra Townsend, Bobby Townsend, Jr. (Darmecia) and Stephanie Johnson (Patrick); his grandchildren, Davon Townsend, Robert Townsend, Jr., Zariyah Townsend, Makriyah Townsend, Alijah Townsend, Isaiah Townsend, Julissa Townsend, Kenneth Townsend, Leandra Townsend, Shabonn Boone, Shakwone Boone, Deangelo Townsend, Trayvon Townsend, Donovan Scott (Brianna Bartold), Denarius Scott, Destiny Williams (Derrick), Morgan Johnson, Nylah Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Elijah Johnson, Zaria Johnson, Braylen Townsend and Brandon Davis; his siblings, Ruth Grinter and William Townsend; and his close friend Ollie. He is also survived by 31 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.