David Townsend, 72

David “Chip” Allen Townsend, age 72, of Eddyville, KY passed away at his home Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was a retired C.P.A., owning and operating LedgerPlus in Evansville, IN. David was a member of Howell United Methodist Church in Evansville, IN and former President of F.J. Reitz Big Blue Booster Club. He enjoyed boating, swimming, coaching softball and basketball, was a St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Linda Gentry Townsend, Eddyville, KY; two daughters, Krista Boyle, Evansville, IN and Shanna Louden, Eddyville, KY; one son, David Townsend, Jr. & wife, Christy, Grand Rivers, KY; one brother, John Townsend & wife, Barbara, Dayton, OH; sister-in-law, Edna Townsend, St. Louis, MO; seven grandchildren, Cody Grable, Christopher Logsdon, Hayley Drysdale, Jacob Townsend, Fiona Louden, Brady Louden, Quincy Louden and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Quincy Townsend and Kathleen Rose Snyder Townsend; two brothers, Phillip Townsend and Bill Townsend and one son-in-law, Ralph Louden.

Visitation will be Monday, June 22, from 4 to 8 pm at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville, KY. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with burial to follow in Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville, KY.

During this difficult time, you may show your support by joining the “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support. Please go to www.lakelandchapel.com to send a hug by 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Big Blue Boosters at www.fjreitzbigblueboosters.org

You may light a candle or leave a message for the family at: www.lakelandchapel.com.