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In memory of

SSGT Edmond D. Townes, Sr.

Hinesville, GA

November 4, 1958 - October 2, 2024

Nov 4, 1958 - Oct 2, 2024

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In memory of

SSGT Edmond D. Townes, Sr.

Passed

October 2, 2024
Born

November 4, 1958
Resided

Hinesville, GA

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We mourn the passing of Staff Sergeant Edmond David Townes, Sr., who left us on October 2, 2024 from his home in Hinesville, Ga, after gracing the earth with his warm heart and noble spirit since November 4, 1958. Edmond's unique blend of wit, infused with humility, love, and care, was a source of joy to everyone who had the privilege to know him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Michele Townes – his …

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Since Edmond and his family traveled around the world with the military, we are having a memorial ceremony for his loved ones down in Southern Georgia this weekend (Oct.4-6) and his funeral will be held in New Jersey the weekend after (Oct.11-13). Exact dates, times and locations will be announced as we are still finalizing the details. All types of donations and love offerings are accepted. Thank you for your patience Update: Sunday Oct. 6 the memorial will be held at Negril Jamaican Restaurant at 2pm in Hinesville, Ga. The funeral will be held on Oct. 12, 2024 at 11 am in NJ. Praise Temple Ministries 3617 NJ-33 Neptune, NJ 07753

My sincerest condolences Townes Family. The death of a loved one is extremely painful. It’s unfair and takes away the p…

My sincerest condolences Townes Family. The death of a loved one is extremely painful. It’s unfair …

My sincerest condolences Townes Family. The death of a loved one…

Rest in Heaven Cousin 🙏🏽 💔 🙏🏽💔

Rest in Heaven Cousin 🙏🏽 💔 🙏🏽💔

Rest in Heaven Cousin 🙏🏽 💔 🙏🏽💔

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What was Edmond's favorite color?

Brown

Brown

Brown

What causes did Edmond care about most?

Suicide prevention, AA

Suicide prevention, AA

Suicide prevention, AA

What were Edmond's favorite local spots?

The park to walk around the trail, fishing at the lake, the craft shop, and all the …

The park to walk around the trail, fishing at the lake, the craft shop, and all the hardware s…

The park to walk around the trail, fishing at the lake, the craft shop, and all the hardware stores in town

What were Edmond's favorite vacation spots?

Camping in the woods, visiting family in Nj, Roadtrips

Camping in the woods, visiting family in Nj, Roadtrips

Camping in the woods, visiting family in Nj, Roadtrips

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Born

November 4th, 1958

Started a job at Army

1979

Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA

Had a child

March 25th, 1982

Trenton, NJ

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Bridgette Waters

Carmella Booker

Cleopatra Matthews

Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery

350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562

Funeral services provided by

Donato-Askew Memorial Home

Hospice care provided by

Your Family Hospice

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