George Wesley Townsend

George Wesley Townsend was born in Schenectady, New York on May 31, 1935 to the late George and Pauline Townsend. He passed peacefully on March 5, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia surrounded by family.
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 memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville at a later date.

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