William Paul Townsend Obituary
The memory of William Paul Townsend of Newark, Ohio, who passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Allen Leroy Townsend and Virginia Lee Heimberger (Mills); his former wife Patricia Townsend; his granddaughter Kayleigh Hagemann; and his brother Joe Townsend.
He is survived by: his girlfriend Paulette D. Francis; his children, Billy A Townsend, Michelle Hagemann (Brandon), Gary Martin (Paula), Carl Hawkins and Hope Pimental (Tylor); his grandchildren, Shyanne, Austin Townsend, Amanda, Riley Hagemann, Courtney, Emma Martin, Logan, Kyndal and Chase Pimental; his child Peyton Hendershot; his siblings, Sandra Mercer (Dave) and Dale Townsend (Pam); his stepsister Terri West (Rowdy); and his great-niece Sandra Peterson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

July 4, 2026
Clay Fowler wrote a sympathy message