Wilbert Clay Townsend, 72 of Vale died Monday, June 27th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 6th, 1943, he was the son of the late Claude and Rosa Townsend. He was survived by his wife Emma; two sons Davey Townsend, Dusty Townsend and wife Barbara; a daughter Stacie Patterson and husband Barry; three grandchildren, Nathan, Kodie, Clay; and all of his brothers and sisters. In addition to his parents, his daughter Kyley Beth Townsend preceded him in death The funeral will be 2:00pm Saturday, July 9th, 2016 at Kingdom Hall Hickory. The family will receive friends following the service Saturday, July 9th, 2016 at the home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Townsend family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton#828-464-1555.