Herbert Lee Townsend

Herbert worked as a chicken catcher when he was very young; he then worked for Walmart as a truck driver for 30-plus years and was one of the first drivers hired by Sam Walton. He was also a self-employed contractor for McClinton-Anchor. Herbert was the ultimate hero and protector of his family. Herbert enjoyed hunting, gun shows, rodeos, loafin’, and most importantly he enjoyed sitting on the front porch visiting and drinking coffee.

He is survived by two daughters, Cathy Townsend of Washburn, Mo., and Lanna Cook of Bentonville, Ark.; one son, Kenneth Townsend of Cassville, Mo.; his sisters, Loneta Blevins of Rogers, Ark., Pauline Beaman of Rogers, Ark., Patsy Guyll of Avoca, Ark., Connie Dorey of Washburn, Mo., Billie Main of Washburn, Mo., Linda Jester of Washburn, Mo., and Mary Jane Sinclair of Washburn, Mo.; his brothers, Howard Townsend of Avoca, Ark., and Tom Townsend of Washburn, Mo. Herbert is also survived by grandchildren, Coy, Amber, Brittaney and Kynan; 11 great-grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Townsend; son, Troy Townsend; brother, Johnny Townsend; sister, Jo Walden; and granddaughter, Casey Brace.