John Freeman Townsend
October 12, 1947 - December 26, 2021
John Freeman Townsend 74 of Dragonville, VA. left his life here on earth Sunday December 26, 2021 surrounded by his family. For 45 years John owned and operated John F. Townsend Contracting which included sub-contracting, new construction, remodeling and repair. John enjoyed being a catcher in Baseball at the local community fields and the helping Mrs. Vernell Jackson with Central High School Softball which Kelly was on the team and she also played catcher. John as one of his hobbies enjoyed skinning fur hides for local fur buyers. John was preceded in death by his father Earnest Claybrook Townsend, his Mother Leah Woodley Carlton, his sister Shirley Temple, his brother William Dale, and his daughter Kelly Nicole. John leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Caryn (Rusty), his Caregiver Loreen, his granddogs Chica and Precious and friends and family. A Celebration of Life Service, followed by fellowship will be held 3 PM, Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Hermitage Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 94 Wares Church Rd., Church View, VA 23032. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower King & Queen Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or the Rebuilding Fund and can be mailed to Margie Longest, P.O. Box 104, King & Queen CH, VA 23085. The family invites anyone who would like to bring a dish to please do so, as we fellowship together. A huge thank you for the great care provided by Riverside Hospice of the Northern Neck.
John Freeman Townsend 74 of Dragonville, VA. left his life here on earth Sunday December 26, 2021 surrounded by his family. For 45 years John owned and operated John F. Townsend Contracting which included sub-contracting, new construction,... View Obituary & Service Information