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Wanda Mae TOWNSEND

Pace's Chapel aka New Pace Chapel (Avoca-Garfield) Cemetery
Benton County,
Arkansas

James
January 2, 1929 - February 16, 2019

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

HIWASSE — James Alfred Townsend, a resident of Bentonville, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 16, 2019, in Hiwasse. He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Rogers to Mack and Leona Townsend.

He married Wanda Mae Mattingly on June 2, 1951, and was married 61 years before her death in 2012.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda, son Dennis, sister Maxine, brothers Eugene, Denver, and Daryl.

James, also known as Sonny, retired from APAC in 1991. He was a member of the Park Street Baptist and recently attended Harbor of Praise Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

He leaves behind a daughter, Linda Whittle of Anderson, Mo.; sons Buddy Townsend and wife Anita of Hiwasse, Tommy Townsend and wife Paula of Bentonville; daughter-in-law Nancy of Pea Ridge; brothers Jerry Townsend of Bentonville and Larry Townsend of Gravette.

He was the proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was also loved by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Harbor of Praise Church. Services will be Feb. 21, 2019, at 1 p.m. also in the church, burial to follow at Pace Cemetery in Garfield. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.

Wanda
April 22, 1932 - March 20, 2012

*Obituary
Rogers Morning News
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

BENTONVILLE — Wanda Mae Townsend, 79, of Bentonville, died March 20, 2012, in Bentonville. She was born April 22,1932, in Bentonville to James and Martha "Matte" Mattingly.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Charles Eugene Mattingly.

Wanda was a member of the Park Street Baptist Church in Bentonville.

She leaves behind her husband, James Townsend of the home; three sons, Dennis and Nancy Townsend of Pea Ridge, Buddy and Anita Townsend of Bentonville, and Tommy and Paula Townsend of Bentonville; a daughter, Linda Kay and Ronald Whittle of Anderson, Mo.; brothers, Ray and Betty Mattingly of Bentonville, and Bill and Kathy Mattingly of Centerton. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Park Street Baptist Church in Bentonville. Services are under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home.

Contributed on 3/25/19 by wfields55
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Submitted: 3/25/19 • Approved: 3/30/19 • Last Updated: 4/2/19 • R1262061-G1262060-S3

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