MARSHALL W. TOWNES

September 2, 1919 – June 23, 2010 

IVA, SC – Marshall Whitfield Townes, age 90, of 2732 Elberton Highway, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.

Born in Anderson County on September 2, 1919, he was a son of the late James Webster Townes and Agnes Terry Townes.  He was a graduate of Iva High School and served in the United States Army during World War II.  While serving in the First Armored Division, he fought in North Africa, Italy, and Germany.  Mr. Townes retired from Orr Mills and was a member of Union Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 2008, Ollie McAlister Townes; and his brothers: Randolph Townes and Hubert Townes; and his sister, Bessie Townes Cook.  He is survived by many nieces and nephews and dear friends, Marcus & Alice Campbell.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.  

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6pm until 8pm on Friday, June 25, 2010.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Union Baptist Church, 703 Barnes Station Road, Iva, SC 29655.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.