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Carlton Townsend Obituary
Carlton Leon Townsend of Rio Dell passed away on Monday, January 23, 2006, after a battle with cancer. He was 57 years old.
Born June 26, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of Jimmy Leon and Eva Imogene Townsend. He came to Humboldt County in 1973.
Carl was employed in the logging industry, spending the last of his working days as a truck driver.
He his survived by his loving lifetime partner, Ruth Roan of Rio Dell; four sisters, Ruth Mederios of Arkansas, Ann Cochran of Alabama, Pauline Smalley and Christine Brown both of Santa Rosa; two children, Rita Townsend and Johnny Townsend; three step children, Lorraine Crandall, Ronald Sanchez and Helen Richards all of Rio Dell.
He was preceded in death by both his parents; two brothers, Clyde Townsend and Jesse Townsend; and one stepson, Silverio Sanchez.
Carl has numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren, all of which he loved to spend his time with.
Arrangements are under the care of Goble’s Mortuary in Fortuna.
Services will be held at Goble’s on Monday, January 30, 2006, at 1:00 P.M. Viewing hours will begin at 8:00 A.M. A burial service will follow at Ferndale Cemetery.
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trina medina
February 3, 2006
we love you so much were going to miss your great sense of humor,and how well you take care of grandma,you were a very strong man we'll miss you. c-you again someday.love you always jason,trina,tresyn,trenton medina
Gina Richardson
January 29, 2006
Grandpa Carl,
You left us too soon. We didn't get the chance to tell you how much we all love you. We will miss you. Don't worry we'll take very good care of grandma.
Love Gina, John, Haleigh, Paige & Reese Richardson
Pearl Walter
January 29, 2006
To Ruth and all her family. May God be with you all and help you through your time of grief and sorrow. I know the loss of someone you love so dearly. I just wanted to express my sympathy and give my condolence to you and your family. Your in my thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt Sympathy
amber sanchez
January 29, 2006
grandpa, given the chance id say so much to you,i miss you so much! my heart hurts i wish i could give yu a hug a tell you i love you just see you once more to hear hey tuts or amb-ber-ber-ber or hows my girl!kayleigh and allen they miss you to they still want you to watch their grama she misses you too!we will all miss you! someday ill see you in heaven love you amber kayleigh, allen
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Winifred @ Bill Park
January 28, 2006
Ruth and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss.He always had a smile when we seen him and always had a great out look on life.Will sure miss him around town but know not as much as you will. Take care and know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Winifred and Bill
MARY BROWN-CHAPMAN
January 28, 2006
Sorry for your loss. I know it was a tough battle for all. Try and remember all the great times together and help each other through this. love mary
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