Doyle Elgin Townsend's Obituary
Doyle Elgin Townsend, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Decatur.
Doyle was born in Missouri on September 4, 1951, the son of Frank Lee Townsend and Viola Bessie Glass. He was a factory laborer. He was a faithful member of Jasper Street Church of Christ in Decatur.
Doyle is survived by his children: Dorothy Harris of St. Louis, Missouri, and Tyler Harris of Schiller Park, Illinois; and grandchildren Kazi’ana Harris, Zurielle Harris, Nehemiah Harris, and Tyler Harris II. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Doyle will be held from 9am to 10am on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 10am. Cremation services will be provided at a later date by Moran & Goebel.
Memorials may be directed to Jasper Street Church of Christ (950 N. Jasper St., Decatur, IL 62521). Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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