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2021
John Townsend Obituary
John A. Townsend
AUBURN - John A. Townsend, 90, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was the son of the late Erle and Lura Townsend.
John worked as a farmer in his younger years before getting a job working for Jordan Wire on the assembly line. He then later changed jobs into a career working for Stott and Davis as a truck driver and then was promoted to Dock Foreman before retiring. In his retirement years he enjoyed doing odd jobs with his tractor.
He is survived by, daughter, Cathy (Jeffery) White; grandson, Christopher (Kara) White; siblings: Richard (Joan) Townsend, Virginia Binns, Harold (Grace) Townsend, Shirley Mosher, Marion (William) Mantz; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his wife Joan Mary Townsend of 49 1/2 years of marriage, brothers Erle "Fred", Robert, and Carl Townsend and sister Florence Kirk.
There will be no visitation or service per John's request. Condolences may be made at www.brewfuneralhome.com.
Contributions may be made to www.heart.org or www.diabetes.org in memory of John A. Townsend.
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Bill ryan
December 6, 2021
John was a good man had the pleasure of knowing him for many years. He use to cot my fields for me in fosterville. John Would stop by once a month for a visit we would have something to eat have a soda and talk for a couple hours. I already miss our chats. It´s been a couple years since we talked. John check up on my wife and I´ll see you on the other side. Have the snacks and soda ready. Rip my friend
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