Mark Alan Townsend, 50, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. He was born October 3, 1970 in Granite City, a son of the late Frank M. Townsend Sr. and Marcella W. (Jachimczuk) Townsend. Mark enjoyed his days of fishing and hanging with his friends. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Patricia Townsend Jr. of Edwardsville; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Clint Pearman of Granite City; two nieces, Bridget Townsend and Sophie Townsend; a nephew, Mackie Townsend; many cousins; special lifelong friends, Sam and Barbara Guiethues and their family; other extended family and many cherished friends. In celebration of his life, a graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice and may be accepted at a later date.