Elmer L Townsend

March 17, 1958 - May 21, 2020

Elmer L. (Peanut) Dunn Townsend transitioned to eternal rest on May 21, 2020. Elmer was born March 17, 1958 in Salem New Jersey to the late Elmer Saunders and the late Diana Uta Dunn and step father the late Monroe Townsend. Peanut as he was affectionately called attended Quinton Township Schools and he attended Culver High School in Culver, Indiana where he graduated in 1975. After graduating Peanut returned back to Salem, NJ where he enlisted in the United States Army for a brief period of time. In 1977 Peanut met Crystalle Marshall and was later married. From this union they had two children Anthony and Shalonda. Peanut had and avid love for driving truck, a trade in which he passed down to his son. In 1980 he began his trucking career driving for Waddington Dairy to be followed by Erdners, Spinnelli Brothers and several other companies before he retired. Peanut's CB handle was "Rock Steady". Before he began driving Peanut worked at Howard Johnson as a cook. Peanut loved to read his Bible, cook, play drums, sing and spend time with family and friends. Whenever there was a BBQ Peanut was the designated cook. Peanut is survived by his children: Joey (Almeda) of Virginia, Lamont, Anthony and Shalonda of Salem, New Jersey. Twenty-two grandchildren and four great grand children and 1 daughter in law. Three sisters Cynthia (Philadelphia, PA), Diane (Atlanta, GA) and Treena (Woodstown, NJ), 3 aunts, 1 in which he shared a strong bond with (Nancy) 4 uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Peanut also leaves to cherish his memory 2 best friends who were more like brothers, Eddie Shorter Jr. and Benny Mitchell. Peanut was predeceased in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, 1 grandson, 5 uncles and 5 aunts.