David Towns

Brother David Towns was the tenth child born to George and Callie Towns on August 10, 1931 in Crandall, Texas.
The family moved to Terrell, Texas in 1944 where David attended Burnett Grammar School. In 1952, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served active two years and an additional six years in the U. S. Army Reserve. He was honorably discharged on October 31, 1960. After actively serving for two years in the Army, he participated in a program at Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas for servicemen to complete their high school education. He completed the program's required courses in 1955. Afterwards, he continued to study Theology of the Bible at Southwestern Christian College. Prior to obtaining his degree, he moved to Houston, Texas.
After moving to Houston, David held several positions with various companies including driving trucks for over 20 years. He later worked as a janitor at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas until he retired.
David accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church. Shortly after moving to Houston, he joined Holman Street Baptist Church. He was very active in Sunday School and City Wide Brotherhood until his health failed.
He was once married to Wilma Jean Lewis. From this union, one child was born, Deanna.
David made his Heavenly transition on June 2, 2018 at Mission Care Centers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Callie Towns; five brothers, G.W., C.B., Cleveland, Willie King and Joe Nathan and five sisters, Mamie, Hattie Mae, Bessie Mae, Priscilla, and Juanita. He is survived by one daughter, Deanna R. Lewis; one sister, Villa Sue Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A public visitation will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:00 am followed by a service to celebrate his life at 10:00 am. Both events will take place in the sanctuary of Holman Street Baptist Church located at 3501 Holman Street in Houston, Texas. All memorials may be sent to Bay Area Funeral Directors, 5410 FM 1765 (facing Highway 3) Texas City, TX 77591. 409-933-4300.