Harry L. Townsend Sr

May 20, 1934 - November 29, 2020

Harry L. Townsend Sr., age 86, of Grafton, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 20, 1934 in Peachtree, WV., and had been a resident of Grafton since 1962. He was a member of the US Army serving in the Korean War. Harry was an assembly line worker at the Ford Engine Plant before retiring in 1998, and a member of Abundant Life Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, camping and woodworking. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Anna Mae; children Carol (John) Smith of KY., Connie (Jimmy) Smith of Grafton, Harry L. Townsend Jr., of Pittsfield; grandchildren Munnette (Scott), Amanda, Justin (Tami), Michael (Courtney), Danielle; great-grandchildren Aaron, Christian, Aidan, Conner, Jayce, Dakota, Jacob, Rachelle, Hayley, Mackenzie; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Gladys Townsend; granddaughter Alicia Smith; daughter-in-law Tammy; sisters Winnie, Zela, Betty; brothers Charles, James, Danny. Respecting social distancing and the wearing of masks family will receive friends Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 10AM until the time of service at 12PM at Abundant Life Christian Center 306 Morgan Ave., Elyria. Pastor Jerry Harper will officiate. Service will be livestreamed on the Church Facebook page. Burial will follow at Royalton Rd Cemetery in Columbia Station with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com