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Obituary For Marvin L. Townsend
Marvin Louis Townsend, 74, of Memphis, TN passed away on September 1, 2026 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Marvin was born on December 10, 1951 to James Towles and Lizzie Moore in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the husband of Lena Townsend.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at RS Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128. Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00noon at St John Missionary Baptist Church 1656 Pendleton St, Memphis, TN 38114.
Burial will be immediately following the service in Memorial Park Southwoods 5485 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125
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Marvin was a childhood friend we grew up together and he was a kind giving always smiling and playing around who was the same as an adult. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers and condolences to the family during time of bereavement
My condolences to you and your family. We shared some good times together and I'll always remember "The streets in heaven are Purple and Gold 🌺❤️🙏🏽.
My Deepest Sympathy to your family my brother. May God Rest Your Soul. Αs you enter the Omega Chapter. We shared many wonderful and laughable times 🙏🏾 ΩΨΦ
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