Ernest Townsend 52 of Winchester passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was born October 23, 1968 to Elmer and Mary Townsend. He was a farmer. He is survived by six brothers Randall Townsend, Larry Townsend, Richard Townsend, David Townsend, Jerry Townsend, and Ronald Townsend, three sisters Freda Anderson, Teresa Shoemaker and Debra Berryman. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Mary Townsend. Funeral services will be held 12 Friday, August 6, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Rev. Jerry Hatton officiating. Friends may visit Friday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Cobb Hill Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home Clay City is in charge of services.