Barry Kyle Townsend, age 55, of Ruston, died Saturday, June 8, 2019.  Arrangements are pending at this time under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.  Please check back later for full service details.

Mr. Townsend was born December 2, 1963 in Bastrop, LA to Carroll and Pat Townsend.  He died in Ruston, June 8, 2019.  Mr. Townsend graduated Lake Charles High School in 1982, Sowela Tech Institute and McNeese State University.  He was an Electrician at Gulf State Utilities in Westlake, LA.  His hobbies include:  computers, fishing, family, electronics and football.  He was a lifelong diehard Saints Fan.

He was preceded in death by:  parents, Carroll and Pat Townsend.

Mr. Townsend is survived by:  daughter, Sammantha Ann Townsend of Shreveport; grandchildren: Reginald J. Townsend and Samuel Kyle Townsend of Shreveport; brothers: Kelly Townsend of Ruston and Kirk (Angela) Townsend of Farmerville;  nephews: Levi and Logan Townsend of Farmerville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Institute or the National Kidney Foundation.  To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.