Tommy Edward Townsend, Jr. was born on February 12, 1947 in Huntsville,
AL to the late Katherine Cargill and Tommy Edward Townsend, Sr. He
departed this life suddenly on March 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by
Harold Phillips, his loving step-father.
June was the older of two children. His younger sister, Clara Jean was his
loving sister, a confidant and loyal life-long friend. He was so proud of his
nephew, Brian and enjoyed playing with BJ, his great-nephew. Junes
favorite greeting was Hey cuz and hey sis.
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June was born a healthy baby. When he was four or five years old he
contracted rheumatic fever. The doctors didnt think he was going to make
it; but June had another doctor. Though his life would be forever changed
he lived a life of triumph in God.
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June received Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. He worshipped
at Primitive Baptist and Southern Baptist Church for some time. He has been
a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and served in various capacities
including a deacon. He was a member of the New Jerusalem Male Chorus
and sang to the Glory of God. June loved his church and eagerly waited on
Sunday mornings for the church van to pick him up. He would wake up at
the crack of dawn to get ready.
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He attended school and began working early in life. He worked at Taco Bell
and Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries. June played baseball in the Special
Olympics. He loved music, old school R&B and gospel. He would also show
off his dancing skills at family functions. His loving companion, Debbie
Spears, had been in his life over twenty years. They were inseparable.
Tommy Baby June leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life,
Deborah Spears; one sister, Clara Jean Townsend Ross; one nephew, Brian
D. Ross (Bonnie); one great-nephew, Brian D. Ross, Jr.; one aunt, Maria
Rabbit McMullen; one uncle, James Dick Betts; and a host of cousins,
other relatives and friends.
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Vine Street Hill Cemetery
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New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Acknowledgements
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many
comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers, and other expressions of
kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed. May God
bless and keep you all!
The Family of Tommy Edward Baby June Townsend, Jr.
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March 3, 2015
Funeral Service
11:00 A.M.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
26 West North Bend Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45216
Reverend Dr. Damon Lynch, Jr., Officiating Minister