Glenn Edwin Townsend's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Banner Elk, North Carolina

Glenn Edwin Townsend

March 27, 1945 - January 24, 2026 (80 years old)

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Glenn Edwin Townsend's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Banner Elk, North Carolina
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Glenn Edwin Townsend

March 27, 1945 - January 24, 2026 (80 years old)

Banner Elk, North Carolina

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Glenn Edwin Townsend Obituary

We bid farewell to Glenn Edwin Townsend (Banner Elk, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 24, 2026 at the age of 80. Glenn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Glenn Edwin Townsend to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Hester Townsend; his former wife Elaine Townsend; and his son David Townsend. He is survived by: his father Howard Townsend; his wife Michelle Townsend; his children, Glenda Keller and Ricky Townsend (Cindy); his grandchildren, Sarah Wenzel-King (Adam), Jessica Townsend, Rachel Laney, Rebecca Laney, Tyler Townsend, Aaron Townsend, Lindsey Bentley (David), Jacob Woodard, Cheyenne Mitchell and Raven Mitchell; his great grandchildren, Luna Martinez, Michael Wenzel-King and Lucas Bentley; and his siblings, Ethel Wallin, Robert Townsend (Margaret), Denver Townsend and Margaret Bryan (Glen). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Cemetery Fund at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 1525 Clarks Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604.



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Feb 06

Visitation

Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home
522 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645

Sat

Feb 07

Funeral service

Holy Communion Lutheran Church
1525 Clarks Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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