Townsend pic 1Nathan Townsend, 85 of Indianapolis, passed away February 10, 2021.  A funeral visitation will be Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm at Albertsons Mortuary, 1775 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46218.

Nathan was born to the late Percy and Vontee Townsend and raised in Montgomery County, Mississippi later moved to Chicago, Illinois.  He eventually moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he opened several businesses.  Well known for his local candy store Nate’s Variety. He loved to gamble, spend time with his family, and help others. He had a very infectious personality and was loved by many throughout his community.  Nathan is survived by his sons, Carval Lyons and Michael Townsend; brother, Ernest Townsend; sister, Lela Edwards; granddaughter, Natalie Wallace.  He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Diane M. and Willa Mae Townsend, brother, Tommy Lee Townsend, sisters, Joella Williams and Willa Bonnie Kensey.