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The Villages, Fl. - George J Townsend 72, died Sunday Dec. 18, 2011.
He was born in Rochester, N.Y., grew up in Elmira, N.Y., Served as a pilot in the U. S. Air Force for 5 years flying KC-135's for SAC. Moved to Atlanta where he was a pilot for Delta Air Lines for 35 years. Came to The Villages in 2003. He was an avid tennis player, farmer, and airplane/car enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; son, Tony Townsend of League City, Tx., daughter, Sabrina Sargent of Mc Donough, Ga., sisters, Alair Townsend of New York City, N.Y. and Deborah Herold of Yalaha, Fl., brother, James Townsend of Hedgesville, W.V.; and four grandchildren.
Independent Funeral Home, Quincy, Fl. in charge of arrangements. 850-875-1529. Visitation 4-6 Mon., Dec 19, Services Graveside at Sunny Dell Cemetery, Gretna, Fl. Tues., Dec. 20 at 11 A.M.
Memorials may be made to: Sunny Dell Cemetery, c% Walter Watson, P.O. Box 10, Gretna, Fl. 32332.
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Quinn (Griff) Griffin
December 24, 2011
It was over the counter in ATL crew sked in the late 70s, early 80s, that I knew George. We tipped a few along the way.. He was a fine fellow in my book.
My most sincere sympathies to you and family, Ms. Trish.
Rollin Jackson, Jr.
December 22, 2011
Trisha,
Unfortunately, I did not get an opportunity to know George, but as Delta Golden Wings, Inc. secretary, I send condolences to you on behalf of all our membership. I'm sure many of our members worked with or knew George during his Delta tenure. Many will contact you individually.
We wish the best for you and your family as you make adjustments to your life. You will be in the thoughts of many.
Terry Wall
December 22, 2011
George and I were USAF cadet classmates and traveled together in my VW from Primary to Basic via our homes in the Northeast. He was a great guy and a good friend. I am very sad to learn of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
Doug Cutter
December 21, 2011
A true gentleman, George will be missed.
December 21, 2011
...Patricia, sorry to hear of your loss...Geo. was one of my my students at Vance AFB...He was a very good student and well liked by his class mates...
Col Robert A Remey USAF(Ret)
Lee English
December 21, 2011
Saddened to learn of your loss. George and I worked together in Flight Training and he was a gentleman and a friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 21, 2011
Trisha, sorry to hear of your loss. George was a Delta classmate of mine and I am sorry to hear of his passing. Lynn and I will remember the good times we shared.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob and Lynn Moore
Patricia and Phil Colston
December 20, 2011
What a great guy! Nothing but fun memories. We were classmates at Delta. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Patricia and Phil Colston
Jerry Knapp
December 20, 2011
So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband George. He was my Delta classmate and a fine fellow He will be missed
Dave Walters
December 20, 2011
My condolences for the loss of your husband George. Shared many a laugh with him. Sincerely, Dave Walters, Dallas, Texas
Bill Whorley
December 19, 2011
Trish, I was shocked and saddened to learn of George's passing. I surely have many, many fond memories of laughing with him both on the ground and in the air. I will keep you, Tony and Sabrina in my prayers. God Bless.
Joe and Lesbia Kelly
December 19, 2011
Patricia: It saddened us to learn about your loss. Just a few days ago we were looking at your happy faces in our photo album remembering our last flight together in 1979.
Our most sincere condolences.
December 19, 2011
Patricia,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. You and you family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Charles
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