Updated: June 25, 2018

Chalmus Townsend, age 86, died on Sunday, June 24, at his home.

He was born in Minor Hill, retired from Murray Ohio and a farmer.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at the Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., with burial in Hester Cemetery.

Survivors include:  wife, Rose Townsend of Minor Hill and a brother, Matthew Townsend of Five Points. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Chalmus Townsend.