Buddy Townsend

Walter “Buddy” Townsend passed peacefully on September 16, 2026.

As Buddy would say “That reminds me of a little story…”

The story begins in Fort Benning, GA on July 5, 1948, born to Walter “Bob” and Katherine Townsend.  As an army brat, he traveled extensively and called Louisiana home. Until he moved to Texas to attend Texas A&M University.

He and Sandy met on a blind date in March 1967 and married July 1970. As Buddy would say “They were married 12 wonderful years and 12 out of 56 isn’t bad.” They had three children: Amy, Matt and Jeff.

He worked as an electrical engineer at General Dynamics, which later changed to Lockheed Martin. In 2008, he retired to enjoy his favorite children (his dogs), hunting, traveling and Texas Aggie football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Katherine Townsend and brother in law, Cecil Harrison.

Survived by his wife, Sandy; children, Amy, Matt (married to Julie, parents of Lauren and Taggert), Jeff (engaged to April, father of Grace, Jessica and Jeffrey); sister, Kathie Harrison; and brother, Bill Townsend (married to Cindy).

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 3312 Dryden Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76109.  Private Interment.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to: Denton State Supported Living Center ( www.vscdenton.org ); Goodfellows Fund ( www.goodfellowfunddfw.com ) or Carter Blood Care ( www.carterbloodcare.org ).