Allen Ross Townsend, 76, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Ozark Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 20, 1939 in Hot Springs, S.D., son of Alvin Ross and Ida Clark Townsend. He and Alice Heverns Renegar were married Dec. 20, 1996.
He served as a Marine security guard on the Sacramento Railway for four years.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 637 in Mountain View.
He loved watching NASCAR races and driving his tractor on the farm as well as spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Robert “Bob” Townsend, Richard “Dick” Townsend and Vernon Townsend.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Townsend of the home; a son, Adam Townsend; two daughters, Shelia Townsend and Tammy Harlow; two stepsons, Frank and Earnie Renegar; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial graveside services with military honors are 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Mountain View under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net.
