Ellis Arnett Townsend Jr. Obituary
The passing of Ellis Arnett Townsend Jr. of Franklin, Tennessee occurred on August 24, 2026. Ellis, born on December 30, 1933 in Burlison, Tennessee, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellis Arnett Townsend, Sr. and Mary Baskin Townsend; and his siblings, Virgil, Richard, Marshall, Louise, Robbie and Sybil.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Owen Townsend; his daughters, Cynthia Townsend, Carol (Martin McCool) and Christi (Tim Davidson); and his grandchildren, Megan Whittier, Chelsea Harbaugh, Cailyn Davidson, Madeline Foster, Parker Davidson and Natalie Davidson. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to GraceWorks Ministries, Inc. in Franklin, TN or The Gideons International.
