Gerald Alan Townsend

July 16, 1954 - August 19, 2016

Gerald Alan Townsend, 62 of Tallahassee, Florida passed away on August 19, 2016 at Marshall Health & Rehabilitation Center in Perry, Florida.  Born in Brooks County, Georgia, he lived most of his life in Woodville, Florida.  Mr. Townsend was a plumber by trade and was of the Baptist faith.   Mr. Townsend is survived by his mother: Edith Campbell Townsend of Tallahassee, his son: Torre Alan Townsend of St. Petersburg, Florida; one brother: John H. Townsend of Montgomery, Alabama; three sisters: Edith Agnes Mullis of Ft. Valley, Georgia, Janie Ross and Ruth Jones both of Tallahassee, Florida and a sister-in-law: Mary Townsend also of Tallahassee, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his father: Gerald Paul Townsend and brothers: Paul and Richard Townsend.  The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.  All arrangements are under the direction of Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel www.beggsfuneral.com.