Tommy Earl Townsend

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 5, 2026, at West Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sumrall for Tommy Townsend, 72, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Interment will be at West Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Sumrall, MS.

Bro. Reese Douglas, Jr., Bro. Joe Lott, Bro. Everett Broome and Bro. Wilford Knight will officiate the service and John Douglas will provide special music.

Throughout his life, he pursued a variety of occupations, including offshore work, raising veal calves, carpentry, and operating heavy machinery. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, finding pleasure in tending to his flowers and spending time outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Townsend, of Columbia, MS; Fur baby "Joe"; one daughter, Debra Townsend, of Columbia, MS; three brothers, Billy Wayne McKenzie (Phyllis), of Purvis, MS, Jimmy Townsend, of Columbia, MS, and Ricky Townsend (Darnell), of Columbia, MS; A Host of Nephews, Nieces, and Friends.

Mr. Townsend will be carried to his final resting place by those honored to serve as Pallbearers: Ben Douglas, Glenn Knight, Duane Bourgeois, Hunter Townsend, Brad McKenzie, and Adrienne Comino, Drew Hatten and Douglas Hatten.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.