George W Townsend

He is survived by his wife, Jane, and their dog, Rambo, in Martinsville, as well as his 7 children, George and his wife, Cindy, in Fishersville; Katherine in Bon Air; Theresa and her husband, Andy, in Mechanicsville; Elizabeth and her husband, Boyd, in Powhatan; Paul and his wife, Anya, in Richmond; Frances and her husband, Kevin, in Salem; Sarah and her husband, Ken, in Chesterfield; and his wife’s sons, David Chittum and his wife, Mary Kay, in Roanoke and Robert Chittum and his wife, Jessica, in Jonesborough.

Affectionately called Pop, he is survived by 18 grandchildren: Meredith, Justin, Rachel, Dakota, Erin, David P., Jacob, Samantha, Tyler W., Wyatt, Scarlett, Georgia, Aleah, Tyler C., Timmy, Bobby, and Rebecca; and 4 great-grandchildren: David E., Luna, Braxtyn, and Quinn.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Charlotte and Mary, his grandson, Dallas, and his son-in-law, Tim.

George graduated from Albany Academy in 1953 and went to Norwich University in Vermont. After graduating from Norwich University in 1957, he served 12 years in the United States Army, both active duty and Reserves.

George was employed at Liberty Mutual Insurance until retirement. Pop was a long-time volunteer at Maymont in The Gardens and a soccer referee.

George Townsend will be profoundly missed by family and friends. Service information to follow.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville.

McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. is serving the family.