Chester Townsend's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Boone, North Carolina

Chester Townsend

March 14, 1937 - April 12, 2026 (89 years old)

Boone, North Carolina

Chester Townsend's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Boone, North Carolina

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Chester Townsend

March 14, 1937 - April 12, 2026 (89 years old)

Boone, North Carolina

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Chester Townsend Obituary

The world bids farewell to Chester Townsend (Boone, North Carolina), departing on April 12, 2026 at the age of 89. Chester leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Chester Townsend or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jason Alexander Townsend and Essie Louisa Townsend of Watauga County, NC.; his grandson Scott Townsend; and his siblings, Claude Townsend (Helen Townsend), Earl Townsend (Betty Townsend), Gradie Townsend (Hazel Townsend), Texie Towsend, Cora Townsend, Macy Townsend and Gracie Mitchell (Fred Mitchell Louise).

He is survived by: his children, Teresa Gray (Randy Gray) of Burke County, NC, Darrell Townsend of Caldwell County, NC, Randy Townsend of Burke County, NC and Tammy Smith (Eddie Smith) of Burke County, NC; his grandchildren, Jacob Townsend (Brittany Townsend) of Caldwell County, NC, Megan Murphy (Dale Murphy) of Caldwell County, NC, Hayley Townsend of Caldwell County, NC, Justin Ward (Gwen Ward) of Caldwell County, NC, Faith Townsend of Caldwell County, NC, Mathew Smith (Logan Smith) of Davidson County, NC, Travis Smith of Burke County, NC, Maggie Murphy of Caldwell County, NC, Emma Townsend of Caldwell County, NC, Jason Townsend of Caldwell County, NC, Walker Ward of Caldwell County, NC, Ryleigh Ward of Caldwell County, NC and Caroline Smith of Davidson County, NC; his sister Rosa Greene (Vernon Greene) of Caldwell County, NC; and his brother-in-law Howard Hudson of Catawba County, NC.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home And Crematory



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

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

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