Obituary of Roosevelt L. Townsend

Roosevelt L. Townsend was born on March 28, 1929 in Fork, South Dakota to Emory and Rollie Townsend. He departed this life on Friday, may 21, 2010. He was a resident of Atco since 1972, relocating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a thirty year retired veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was a member of the 167th Military Police Co. and the Special Forces. Roosevelt leaves to cherish fond memories; his wife, Marian E. Townsend of Atco; four sons, Roy Lee Townsend of Va, Jerry Townsend and Thomas Townsend, both of Philadelphia and Darnell Townsend of Hamonton, NJ; step son, Gerald Carter of Philadelphis; five daughters, Ann Rice of New York, Terri Townsend of Philadelphia, Alberta Nitz of CT, Nadine Townsend and Theresa Townsend, both of Philadelphia, Pa; two brothers, Levoid Townsend of Lumberton, South Carolina and Jilbert Townsend of Philadelphia; two sisters, Genora Richardson of Hackensack and Ruth Betha of Lumberton North Carolina; also several grandchildren, great grandchildren other family members and friends. Lovingly submitted The Family.