Scott DeWayne Townsend, 59, of rural Montpelier, passed away Dec. 26, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on Monday, April 26, 1965, in Hartford City. 

Scott will be forever missed by his mother, Nancyanna (Groendyke) Townsend of Montpelier; son, Scott D. (Dana) Townsend II of Dunkirk; siblings, Sean D. Townsend of Montpelier, Lois L. Townsend of Fairmount, Yasmeen Abda-Saboor of Indianapolis; friend, Teresa Cale Doublin of Montpelier; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred DeWayne Townsend.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, 109 W. Windsor St. in Montpelier. A service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Scott McClain officiating.  Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Montpelier.

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.