Howard Garfield Townsend Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Howard Garfield Townsend Jr. of Mountain Grove, Missouri, born in Rochester, New York, who passed away on July 4, 2023 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Mildred Townsend, and Howard Townsend, Sr.; his wife Janet Gaylan Slate; and his siblings, Robert Townsend and Mary Rathbun.
He is survived by : his daughter Lori; his son-in-law Richard Dropik; his son David; his daughter-in-law Patty Townsend; his grandchildren, Andrew Dropik, Abigail Dropik, Aaron Townsend and Matthew Townsend; and his sister Donna Mort. He is also survived by two nieces and six nephews.