John L. Towns

John passed away peacefully from an extended illness, knowing he was loved, with his wife of 46 years, Sandy, at his side. It was a beautiful day, with family holding vigil, sharing memories and saying their goodbyes throughout the day.

John was born in Social Circle, Georgia, the eldest son of Whit Towns and Mary Towns (Snow). He was preceded in death by his younger siblings Juanice (Foster) Miller and Gerald “Bill” (Arline) Towns; and sister-in-law Vivien Glassman.

He is survived by sisters-in-law Arline Towns of Nashville, TN; Valerie Jensen (Don) of Sun City West, AZ and Washington Island, WI; JoAnn Schneider (Tony) of Sun City, AZ; and brothers-in-law Paul Vick (Lisa) of Basking Ridge, NJ; Stephen Vick (Carol) of Glendale, AZ; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, and pets. He loved them all.

John was raised in the Atlanta area within a huge family unit of immediate and extended family, he graduated from Dallas High School in 1950. In 1951, he proudly enlisted in the US Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict, he served honorably being stationed out of Miami and throughout the Caribbean, he was discharged in 1954.

John had an interesting working career, starting with working for Western Union for 29 years as a lineman, a computer repairman both in the States and then Internationally for 10 years. During this time he went to night school earning his Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1974, he had the opportunity to take a management position with a Northern California company, and from there enjoyed the life of a salesman for a few different companies; finally retiring in 1995.

This was a man who enjoyed his retirement years, eventually moving to Sun City in 2004. An avid golfer; loved to sing and joined several different choruses; active in both our church and community. He loved being in service to others, his heart was dedicated to helping them in the best way he could, by giving his time. He loved the beauty and education of travel, and he and Sandy together traveled extensively throughout the world.

John loved life, loved to laugh, loved to tell stories, loved his extended family, loved to get and give hugs - He just loved! “Mi Familia”!!!

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Alzheimer’s research, or to the charity of your choice in his name.