Edwin D. Townsend, age 58 of Pataskala, OH, passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on May 9, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1960 to Edwin N. and Joy E. (Waldorf) Townsend. Along with his father, Edwin is survived by wife of 39 years Penny (Smith) Townsend, children Christina M (Aaron) Hastings, Cynthia L (Patrick) Garrett, Victoria R. (Christopher) Smith and Ronald E. (Destiny Pelphrey) Townsend, grandchildren Robin and Andrew Hastings, Davin and Katelyn Garrett, Marina Pelphrey and Nyla Townsend. He is preceded in death his mother, Nanny and Papa.

Friends may call at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.