Mark S. Townsend, 65, of Morganton, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1959 in Catawba County to the late James Townsend and Merle Bollinger Townsend. Mark was raised in the Baptist faith and worked at Valdese Manufacturing for twenty years. He loved to play golf with his dad and loved his music. Mark also enjoyed to fish and play games with his family. He always made sure his family was taken care of.
Mark is survived by his wife, Carolyn Townsend; children, James Miller and Margaret Kelly (Josh); sisters, Kim Gragg, Robyn Phillips and Lisa Townsend; nephews, Logan Jones; nieces, Kriti and Kyndel; his beloved dog, Gracie.
The family will receive friends from 2-3pm on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 3pm in the church with Rev. Dean Presnell and Rev. Terry Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home to assist with the funeral expenses.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Fly high brother!
I love you Bubby
Rest in peace Mark.
I will never forget the memories at cookouts, pigeon forge etc. You will forever be missed Fly high brother you and Walt are probably talking smack. Love you always brother! RIP 💙
I am so sorry Carolyn. You and all your family are in my prayers
To my husband.we sure do miss you.mark I had 20years with you .lords knows it is lonely down here without you.i miss when you got up ever morning . you would stand into the hall way and wave at us.gracies your dog misses you too .she looks for you all the time.phebo missing you want be the same anymore.i know you got your wings and a new body tell we meet again see you later.i will be looking to see you.