Jerry Wayne Townsend

Jerry Wayne Townsend, 77, of Oak Ridge North, Texas, passed away February 25, 2026. He was born in Lufkin, Texas on September 14, 1948. Jerry graduated from M.B. Smiley High School in 1967 and then attended San Jacinto Community College. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1972 and married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Sanders Townsend, in 1969. They had one son, Daniel.

He found his "forever" job with AT&T where he started out as a cable splicer and retired in management as a data engineer after about 30 years of service. Jerry's first love was music where he was an All-State Saxophonist in high school. He worked his way through high school and college playing in local bands with his saxophone and keyboard. After being discharged from the Army, he briefly returned to music as a professional musician in the Houston area and doing studio work.

Jerry also loved working with kids and was a volunteer Little League coach with each of Daniel's teams. One of his great joys was being a Cub Scout Den Leader and then later a Scout Master.

He was also a Master Mason in Masonic Lodge #1174 and a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his granddaughter, Jacqueline. After retirement, he returned to his love of music with a part-time job at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion where he worked for ten years.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Geraldean Townsend.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda, son Daniel, his wife Kimberly Townsend and granddaughter Jacqueline of Conroe, brothers David and wife Darla Townsend of Pollock, and Bobby Townsend of Pollock, and numerous nephews and niece.

Jerry’s family takes comfort in knowing that he is with Jesus and is happy and whole again with our Lord.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life visitation on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026, at 9 AM at Forrest Park Funeral Home at 18000 I 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384. The services will begin at 10 AM at Forrest Park Funeral Home. The graveside will be at 3 PM at Blue Springs Cemetery at 19270 FM 226 Etoile, Texas.