Mitchell Dale Towns

Mitchell Dale Towns was born in Eaton Rapids on October 28, 1952 to Clare & Anne (Winslow) Towns. Mitchell passed at home on April 4, 2025. He grew up working on both family farms, was active in 4-H, he played football and basketball throughout high school, graduating in 1971. With family, he hunted, fished, traveled to horse shows, car races, and concerts. Mitchell was a huge MSU sports and Lions fan. He played softball for years for his favorite bar and always his office, Abies. He spent three years in the army garnering an early out for voluntarily spending a year in Korea on the DMZ. Mitch worked in the insulation business as well as being a carpenter and starting his own business. After being injured in a construction accident in 2019 he spent his time enjoying his family and friends especially his grandchildren and great nephews.

Mitch is survived by his sister, Ava Towns; daughter, Amber (Tyler Taber) Hensley; grandchildren, Nick Kane, Easton Hensley, Carter Taber, Gabriella Taber, Alicia Wright, Jaden Wright, Angelina VanOveren; stepsister, Nancy (Tim) Propst; stepbrother, Bob (Kathy) Cantine; Aunt, Norine Winslow; sister-in-law, K. Simon Towns, Kari Hummel and several cousins, nephews, a niece, and two great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, David Cantine; infant brother, brother, Michael Towns; and partner, Krista Vercruysse.

No services are planned as this time. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.