Paul E. Townsend was born March 24, 1938 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Charleas Townsend and Maxine Sullivan Fricks.He was united in marriage to Florence L.Teague on November 27, 1982.Mr. Townsend was a contractor. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing,working on his ipad, reading, playing video games with his grandchildren, gardening, raising honey bees, eating at fine resturants where he especially loved Chiago style foods, and spending time with his family, friends and his dog Jiggs. Mr. Townsend departed this life on February 5, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 74 Years, 10 Months, 12 Days. He is survived by his wife Florence L. Townsend of Selmer, TN; a stepdaughter, Angie Albert and husband Kevin of La Crosse, WI; a stepson, Gregory Mullins and wife Ann of Santa Cruz, CA; four grandchildren, Jack and Amanda Albert of La Crosse, WI, Vanessa and Henry Mullins of Santa Cruz, CA; and a sister, Cathy Cox and husband Rayburn of Johnston City, IL.