Mr. Ryan Lynn Townsend, 29 of Hope passed away, Sunday, August 19, 2012. Ryan was born on October 20, 1982 in Hope to Richard Jake and Helen Pearns Townsend. Ryan was freight broker and co-owner of Bobcat Freight and a Baptist. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lynn Townsend, his maternal grandparents; James William Pearns and Geraldine Ruth Pearns. Ryan is survived by his parents; Richard Jake and Helen Pearns Townsend of Hope, his two brothers; Jacob and Trevor Townsend of Hope, his paternal grandmother; Mrs. Bobbie Nell Townsend of Hope, two nieces; Kyleigh and Jordan, a loving girlfriend, Treyana Fielding, other family members and friends. Ryan was a very caring man who enjoyed to fish and hunt. Visitation, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Tuesday, August 21 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Funeral service for Ryan will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 22 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Rev. Terry Evans and Rev. Hal Dixon will officiate the service. Burial to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com