
Rev. Harold D. Townsend, Sr.
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Reverend Harold D. Townsend, age 84 of Sevierville, TN went to his heavenly home on Monday March 22, 2021. He spent his life preaching the gospel through pastoring and evangelism. He was a true man of God in his ministry and life. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Leona Evans Townsend; parents, Eugene and Gula Townsend; brothers, Melvin and Thomas Townsend; granddaughter, Brandy Chilton; grandson, Brad Chilton; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Townsend. He is survived by his son, Harold Dean Townsend, Jr, of Sevierville, TN; daughter, Dale Townsend Chilton of Knoxville, TN; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and brother, Samuel Townsend of Granite Falls, NC. He was dearly loved by all of his family. The family would like to thank the staff at Sevier County Health and Rehab where he resided for the last 2 years. He was given excellent care there. His going home celebration will be held on Saturday, March 27 at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour. The family will receive friends 11 AM - 1 PM with funeral service to follow at 1 PM in Atchley's Seymour Chapel with Earl Mays officiating. Interment will follow service in Atchley's Seymour Memory Gardens. Due to COVID restrictions, face coverings are required and social distancing observed. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Ct., Seymour, TN 37865 (865) 577-2807. Online condolences may be made at (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
