Clarence Harley Townsend's Obituary
Harley Townsend passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Christian Care Center in Mesquite, Texas. Harley was born on October 1, 1939, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Oak Cliff, to Clarence and Mabel Townsend. He had three brothers, David, Teddy, and Eddie, and four sisters, Billie, Carol, Sandra, and Delores. Harley attended South Oak Cliff High School where he played football (#33), served as Class President, and was voted Best All Around. He met, and later married his high school sweetheart, Jean Gunnin. They have one son, Michael, his wife Sheryl, and three grandchildren, David, Rhiannon, and Austin. Harley had a successful business career, retiring from two large companies, Western Union and AON. He became a member of the Mesquite Elks Lodge where he participated in many charitable projects, served in several officer positions, and later became the Exalted Ruler. He was elected as an honorary life member for his services in the community. Harley loved life, his family, and the Texas Longhorns. He always had a smile on his face, a joke to tell, and he had an infectious laugh. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Harley was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, mother, Mabel, his brothers, David, and Eddie, and sisters, Billie, Sandra, and Delores. He is survived by his wife Jean, son Mike and his wife Sheryl, three grandchildren, his brother, Teddy, sister, Carol, and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2:30PM in The Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243.
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