Glenn Townsend, age 86 of Boone, passed away Friday September 19, 2025, at The Foley Center.

He was born June 24, 1939, in Watauga County, the son of the late Allen and Eva Dollar Townsend. He was a member of Boone Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

He is survived by his son, Bobby Townsend of Boone; one grandson, Christopher Townsend of Boone; one sister, Barbara Wheeler of Conover; two brothers, Buddy Townsend of Boone and David Townsend and wife Darlene of Patterson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded by his wife, Gladys Miller Townsend, one sister, Pat Greene and one brother Dana Townsend.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in the Chapel of Hampton Funeral Service conducted by his Pastor, Kenny Newberry.  Burial will follow in Mt. Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Boone Baptist Church, PO Box 2058, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.