Otis W. Townsend Jr., 81

CRISFIELD - Otis W. Townsend Jr., of Crisfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in McCready Memorial Hospital in Crisfield. Born in Crisfield on Nov. 6, 1927, he was a son of the late Otis W. Townsend Sr. and Mabel Hurley Townsend. He had been a resident of Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield and Hartley Hall Nursing Home in Pocomoke City. His first wife, Martha R. Townsend died Sept. 8, 1988. He was a retired owner and mechanic of the former Townsend Auto Parts of Crisfield. A member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Crisfield, he enjoyed traveling, especially to the Sight & Sound shows in Lancaster and to Opryland in Tennessee. He looked forward to his daily rides with his brother, Wright, counting deer along the countryside and visiting KRW Auto Sales to spend time with his brother and nephew. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Vera Brimer Townsend of Crisfield; two sons, Dennis L. Townsend and Howard L. Townsend, both of Crisfield; two step-children, Karen Marshall of Crisfield and Tom B. Evans of Eden; four grandchildren, Dennis L. Townsend Jr. of Florida, Jill N. Benton of Pocomoke City, and Adam M. Townsend and Lauren A. Townsend, both of Crisfield; four step-grandchildren, Brad Evans, Melissa Cassimore, Heather Thompson, and Brock Evans; two great-grandchildren, Dennis L. Townsend III and Brooke Benton; five step-great-grandchildren; his brother, Wright W. Townsend of Crisfield; his niece and nephew, Bonnie Crockett and Wright W. Townsend Jr., both of Crisfield; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. The Rev. Bill Davis and Bob Daniels officiated. Burial was in Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be sent to Immanuel U. M. Church Memorial Fund, c/o Robert H. Bradshaw Jr., 306 W. Main St., or to the Wesleyan Church, 3071 Lawsonia Road, both Crisfield, Maryland 21817. Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.