James Stafford Townsend, 87, of Darien, departed this life Friday, July 6, 2018 at Hospice of The Golden Isles. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Crandall officiating. A private burial will take place at St. Andrews Cemetery.
Born August 18, 1930 in Lyons, Georgia to the late George M. and Zella C. Townsend, he was a graduate of Darien High School Class of 1950. Over the years Mr. Townsend was a veteran of the US Army, retail sales clerk, an over the road truck driver, shrimper and pharmacist assistant. A lifelong resident of McIntosh County, he loved to fish, enjoyed gardening, and watching old westerns and The Weather Channel. He was known by all to be an honest man with many stories of life experiences. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Billie R Townsend, two brothers, Joe Townsend and Jesse Hargrove and a sister Margaret Rhodes.
Survivors include a daughter, Kay Power of Brunswick, a son, Jason Young of Douglas, a daughter, Heather Young McSpadden of KY, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, a brother , William Townsend of Margate, FL, four sisters, Evonia Griffin of Tampa/St. Pete, FL, Alice Young, Clifford Townsend, and Lillian Townsend all of Darien, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018 from 10 AM until the funeral hour at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. www.edomillerandsons.com
