Townley Wolfe III

Townley R. Wolfe III VIRGINIA BEACH - Townley R. Wolfe III went home to be with the Lord Dec. 1, 2009. He was born in Baltimore July 18, 1921. He earned his degrees in engineering and law at The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Baltimore Law School. He was commissioned to serve in the United States Navy in 1942, serving honorably in the South Pacific during Wolrd War II and retired from the naval reserves with the rank of captain. He was a leader of the Boy Scouts for more than 50 years and was the recipient of the rare Silver Beaver and the Four Bead Woodbadge awards. Being dedicated to scouting, he continued to work with the scouts at his church to assist them in earning their merit badges until the time of his death. He was an active member of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, participating in the Stephen Ministry, Good News class, Commission on Missions, and the Administrative Board. Townley was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris and his eldest son, Townley R. Wolfe IV. He is survived by his loving sister, Eleanor Wolfe and his son, Neil R. Wolfe, both of Richmond; his brothers, Dr. C. Robert Wolfe of Palo Alto, Calif., and J. Thomas Wolfe, J.D. of Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church Monday, Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ministry of your choice at VBUMC, 212 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com.