Donald "Duck" Towns Sr., 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Duck enjoyed skating, camping, traveling, and was an avid University of Louisville fan. He was a devoted Husband and loved his time with Teresa. Donald was drafted into the United States Army and served during Vietnam War. He worked for and retired after 15 years with the City of Louisville Maintenance Department. He was a funny and outgoing person until his illness got the best of him. God knew he was suffering and called him home to be with his Lord & Savior. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Donald accepted Christ at a young age at Golden Star Missionary Baptist Church.
He was born on September 27, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Estella (Brown) Towns. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Daughter, Tammy Towns, Sisters, Hazel Towns, Tillie Frazier, Carolyn "Dotty" Crayton, Verna Mae Towns, and Anna Towns, Brothers, William "Billy" Towns, James Towns, Leonard Towns, Father-in-law, William Walker "Dr. Bill", Sr. Mother-in-law, Ann Walker, Mother-in-law, Margaret Walker, and Two Great Grandsons.
Duck is survived by his loving and very devoted Wife of 39 years, Teresa Towns, Daughter, Rhonda McKinney, Daughter, Odessa Towns, Son, Donald (Rhonda) Towns, Jr., Daughter, Dawne Towns, Sister, Maxine Towns, Brothers, Bobby Towns, and Larry Towns, Brother In Law, William Walker Sr (Dorothy) of Dewitt, VA, Vaughn Walker Sr. (Chantell), Ronnie Walker Sr. (Erika), Myra Trotter, and Great Great Niece that he raised, Essence Lewis. Duck also leaves behind to cherish his memory 12 Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Extended Family.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Funeral Service with Military Honors will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, at Newcomer Funeral Home- Southwest Louisville Chapel.
Donald's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time.
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