Gerald Edward Townes || Obituary

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Gerald Edward Townes, 73, of Clarksville, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 pm, Friday, March 25, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Clarksville, with Reverend Don Shovan officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church, Thursday, March 24th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  Burial will be made in Lanes Chapel Cemetery.

Gerald was born July 19, 1948, in Deport, TX to John Edmond and Dorothy Cremeen Townes.  He was a farmer and rancher and was employed for 19 years with Kimberly-Clark in Paris.  Gerald loved hunting and fishing. He married Elaine Ward on October 26, 1973, and she preceded him in death on February 1, 2013, having built 40 years of family and memories.  Also, preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Gary Townes, Sr. and a sister, Sue Giddens.  Survivors include two sons, Michael Townes & wife Carrie of Blossom and Charlie Townes of Clarksville; grandchildren, Brianna Baxter & husband Bo of Avery, Carter Townes of Clarksville, Harley Townes of Clarksville and Sunni Jo Townes of Blossom; great-grandchildren, Newt Baxter and Hyde Baxter both of Avery; step-grandchildren, Kylie Henderson of Jacksonville, FL and Ashton Henderson of Blossom; two sisters, Barbara Gibbs of Paris and Annette Brown & husband Clifton of Blossom, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.  Casket bearers will be Gary Townes, Jr., Bo Baxter, Stevie Drew, Eddie Phillips, Vance Tyler, Wesley Romans, William Rickman, and Scottie Rhea.  Honorary casket bearers will be Carter Townes, Charlie Epps, Dickie King, Johnny Mike McGuire, Gene McGuire, Johnny Drew, Ray Woody, Don Denison and Ed King.  In lieu of usual floral memorials the family requests donations be made in Gerald’s memory to Lanes Chapel Cemetery Assn., 2450 FM 3390, Clarksville, Texas  75426.  To leave a message or tribute for the family, please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com