Mr. Keith "Pete" Townsend age 71 of Pembroke, North Carolina was born on February 2, 1955, to the late Willie Townsend and the late Julia Lowery Bullard in Robeson County, North Carolina. He departed this life on February 11, 2026, at his residence. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Townsend, Karen Dial, a brother, Bobby Townsend, and a life-long partner, Becky Rodriguez.

Mr. Keith leaves to cherish his memories three sons: Jonathan Locklear (Tina), Christopher Locklear (Nikie), Harley Townsend, one daughter: Angela Locklear, four brothers: Gary Townsend, Larry Townsend, Dale Townsend, Leslie Bullard, one sister: Jeannie Locklear, ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends.