Edward Roosevelt Townsend, Sr., 87, Hamlet, NC, passed on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Funeral will be held at 12pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at New Bethel AME Zion Church, 100 Bethel Church Road, Hamlet, NC  28345.

The family will receive friends and visitors at 170 Campbell Road, Hamlet, NC  28345.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.nelsonfuneralservice.com.  Nelson Funeral Service is serving the family. 

Local Florist:  Hillside Florist: 910-997-4028, 216 E. Franklin St., Rockingham, NC  28379

                         Boe's Florist:  910-895-3139, 167 Entwistle 3rd Street, Rockingham, NC 28379

                   Priscilla's Florist:  910-895-5642, 1032 B E. Washington Street, Rockingham, NC  28379