Billy Carter Townsend

*Billy Carter Townsend*

 *May 28, 1944 – September 3, 2026*

Billy Carter Townsend, of Florence, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 3, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.

Service will be held Sunday September 6th at Williams funeral home on Helton Drive , family -11: 00-12 Pm. friends of family 12:00-2 pm.

Officiated by Brother Greg Stutts .

He was born May 28, 1944 in Florence, Alabama to Joseph & Flora Townsend, raised in the Central community. He was a man who never met a stranger — with a quick joke, a big laugh, and enjoyed teasing his grandkids right up until his last days.

If you knew Billy, you knew he loved music.

He got his first guitar at 14 and never put it down, loving nothing more than playing with his son-in-law Greg ,and for his church family on Sunday mornings at State Line Church in Tennessee.

He loved fishing, camping, , horses , his Levis & Boots.

He loved a good episode of Gunsmoke, cooking and thrifting with his beloved wife, Linda. More than anything, he loved his evening talks with her.

Billy’s love for his family shined in the way he lived for the Lord. And the way he loved his  wife Linda of 64 years was beautiful.

And Billy made sure he told everyone he met all about her.

God brought them together and they built a beautiful life .

Billy is preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Leigh; his granddaughter, Addie; his parents, Joseph and Flora Townsend; his grandparents, Joseph and Persia Townsend and Emment and Essie Haddock; his sisters, Patsy and Peggy; and his brother-in-law, Bill Tully.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Linda Townsend; his sister, Jo Ann Harris; his daughters, LaShawn Tuttle and Amanda (Greg) Chapman; his grandchildren, Ethan, Amberlyn, Erika (Chris), Destini, Taylor (Brandon), Caleb, Shane, and Dylan (Calyssa); his great-grandchildren, Hannah (Caleb), Bella, Neveah, Eli, Emory, Nova, Chevy, Paisley, and Kinsley; his great-great-grandchild, Samuel; nieces & Nephews , a host of extended family, friends, and his church family who will miss his humor & laugh so much.

Revelation 21:4

The family also thanks the Staff at North Alabama medical center

Family physician of 30 years

Dr. Mitchell , & cardiologist

Dr. Munawar. & His Nurse Teresa