Johnny Phillip Townzen's Obituary
Johnny Phillip Townzen, 76, of Bentonville, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was surrounded by the family that he loved so dearly and loved him so very much. He was finally able to go home after a lengthy, difficult battle with Alzheimer s disease. Johnny was born August 21, 1939 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Clarence Marion and Reta Lorraine Townzen. He was the oldest of seven children.Johnny s joy in life was his family and helping others. He and Myrna were high school sweethearts and would have been married 50 years if she had not preceded him in death six months before their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009. Together they had one son, John Bradley Townzen.Johnny served in the Army National Guard and in the U.S. Army. He was a successful businessman in Bentonville for many years with Triangle Builders Supply until its sale. He started and retired from Townzen Tile. He was active in civic clubs and charity work during those years. His business associates were like family to him and those friendships continued throughout his life. Johnny graduated from Bentonville High School in 1958 and maintained close friendships over the years with many of his classmates. He treasured those friendships. Johnny was a member of First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas for over fifty years.Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Myrna Sue Davidson Townzen; his father, Clarence Marion Townzen and his sister, Reta Lorraine Carnes. He is survived by his son, Brad Townzen; his mother, Reta Townzen and his siblings, Kathy Mayhall (Carl), Connie Ford (David), Zonna Coffee, Doris Bolain (Ed) and Randy Townzen (Julie). Johnny loved all of his nieces and nephews, Byron Mayhall, Jason Mayhall, Terri Fluitt, Kim Gallagher, Steve Bolain, Stephanie Dean, Marion Thompson, Grant Coffee, Kellie Farrell and Ashley Tate. He loved kids and most often was the biggest kid of all. He provided many great memories for his nieces and nephews and for all of us.The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers that expressed their love and kindness over the past three difficult years. They all expressed their love for him in so many ways. Special thanks to Good Shepherd, Clarity Point in Fayetteville and Mt. Carmel in Rogers. Words cannot express our gratitude to Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville for their tender care in Johnny s last days and for the kindness shown to our family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Bentonville with Pastor Phillip Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00PM, until service time. Burial will be in Bentonville Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Pkwy, Bentonville, AR 72712.
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