Roger Dean Townsend, 89, went to be with his Lord on October 11, 2013 at Gibson General Hospital.

He was born June 25, 1924 in the Fairview community where he lived and farmed his entire life.

His grandfather, E. L. Townsend, helped found and name Fairview Church. He was a 38 year member of the Gideons. He served as an Elder at the United Presbyterian Church for 42 years, where he and his wife Vivian were married in 1945. He was one of three founders and a 46 year member of the Fairview Cemetery Board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Princeton. His great joys in life were his beloved wife of 68 years, Vivian, farming and spending time with family and friends. He was very fond of reciting poetry and telling life stories.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian; children, Connie Nelson of South Bend and Bob (Judy) Townsend of Princeton; sister, Dorothy Hadley of Princeton; grandchildren, Stephanie Scalise, Brett Nelson and Eric Townsend; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents, Roger and Florence Townsend; infant brother, Homer Allen Townsend; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Cross, Florence Hill and Hazel Markee and son-in-law, Dr. Stephen L. Nelson.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2013 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Rev. George Prinzing and Rev. Gary Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Colvin Funeral Home on Sunday, October 13th from 4 until 8 p.m.