Larry Townsend

James Larry Townsend, 75, was born December 4, 1944 in Mt. Sterling, Ky.  He died May 23, 2020 at his home in Corbin, Ky.  Larry is the son of the late Lt. Col. James Larkin Townsend and Irene Palmer Townsend. Larry is survived by his son Jonathan Eric Townsend of Clay City, Ky and one sister J Bo Pree Young of Lexington, Ky.  After high school he enrolled at the University of Ky. and graduated with a civil engineering degree and was in the ROTC program. After graduating UK he was employed by the then L&N RR. and was sent to Mobile, Al.  After short period of time he entered the army and spent his first year at Avon and the second year 1969 in Vietnam. On his return home he returned to L&N RR and traveled to many states with his job. He worked with several engineering firms before his retirement and then settled in Corbin, Ky. He had a great compassion for the animals that were without a home and took them in and cared for them. He loved cooking sweets and candies for his neighbors.  If he had a neighbor in need of a ride to doctor or store he was glad to take care of them.  He was a very generous, good and caring man. There will be a Memorial held in Clay City on Saturday August 8,2020 at the Powell County AMVETS Post 67. Service will begin at 1:00 P.M.