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Mr. William Edward Townsend

Passed 09/20/2018

Obituary For Mr. William Edward Townsend

William Edward Townsend “Knocker” was born on February 8, 1960 in Dillon County, South Carolina to the late William “Doug” and Sylvilla “Bell” Townsend. “Will” affectionately known by some, pulled over beside the road, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, gained his wings and departed this earthly life of Thursday, September 20, 2018.

He was a trucker, currently employed by Celadon Trucking Company. Will was educated in the public school systems of Dillon County, South Carolina where he attended and graduated from Latta High School in the class of 1978. Upon graduating, he enlisted into the United States Navy and later received an honorable discharge. In 1988, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland and resided with his second family, Janie Mae McKinnon and family. While in Baltimore, he later met and married Christina McRae, who became the love of his life. In 2010, he moved back “home” to reside in Florence, South Carolina. Knocker loved life and his family. He loved God and he knew God loved him. He was easy, humble and dedicated to all who cherished him.

Will is preceded in death by a brother-n-law: Kevin W. Baldwin.

Left to cherish his loving memories ~ his wife: Christina McRae Townsend of the home; a second mother to him: Elease Temoney of Latta, SC; his siblings: Columbus Ray (Judith) Williams of Florence, SC; Jerry (Judy) Townsend of Philadelphia, PA, Pamela (John) Johnson, Sylvia Townsend and Cynthia Townsend all of Latta, SC; mother-n-law: Sadie Baldwin of the home; brothers-n-law: Rev. Jim (Charlene) Baldwin and Andre (Kim) Baldwin Sr. both of Baltimore, MD; sisters-n-law: Audrey (Erika) Dobbins, Chatman and Adrianne Baldwin both of Baltimore, MD; a god-son: KaRaun M. Baldwin; five god-sisters; special uncle: Earl Lee Robinson; special nieces and nephews: Stephanie Townsend, Ashley Baldwin, Wayne Townsend, William A. Townsend and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.


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To The Grieving Family of Mr. William Edward Townsend....

A message of Solace at The Time of Your Lost of a Loved One………… How Can I Pray and Be Heard by God? WHY THE QUESTION ARISES: People in practically all religions pray. Yet, many feel that their prayers are not answered. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES: Jesus taught us to avoid repeating set formulas in our prayers. “When praying,” he said, “do not say the same things over and over again.” (Matthew 6:7) If we want God to listen to our prayers, we must pray in the way that he approves. To do that, we need to learn what God’s will is and then pray accordingly. First John 5:14 explains: “No matter what we ask according to [God’s] will, he hears us.” See also Psalm 65:2; John 14:6, 14; and 1 John 3:22. It is my sincere hope that these words/this knowledge helps to sustain you, your family during your Bereavement… Along with your Bible Go to www.jw.org 'Bible' or 'Publications' to answer any bible topic

Winston Long

Thinking of you all in your sorrow. May God be with you. Love Lula Godfrey and family.

Uncle Knocker, you will forever live in my heart. I love you and may you rest peacefully in the arms of God. -Bridgett Brownlee

I REMEMBER WILLIAM (KNOCKER)DURING OUR DAYS AND NIGHTS OF "INNOCENTS" ON THE HILL. :-) WE WENT FROM PLAYING "HIDE N SEEK" TO "CLUBBING". WE WENT FROM GRADUATION TO SEPARATION.I STILL REMEMBER!!!!!!!! YOU ALL ARE FOREVER IN MY HEART. MARIE S. DURANT

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR HEARTS. "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 DEEPEST CONDOLENCE, MARIE S. DURANT

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