Guy Selby Townsend Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Guy S. Townsend, Jr., age 73 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 10, 1948, in Chester, PA, son of the late Guy S. and Doris (Hines) Townsend. Guy was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 1966. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a pipefitter and member of Local Union 74 for over 30 years. During his time in the Union, he served on the Executive Committee Board and taught apprentice school from 1992 to 1997. He was active with the Suburban Little League and over the years coached both the boys baseball and girls softball teams. Retiring in 2011, Guy enjoyed playing pickleball, golfing, cycling and spending time on the beach fishing. He was a loyal Philadelphia sports fan, particularly fond of his beloved Eagles and Phillies. Guy enjoyed happy hours, especially at Irish Eyes listening to his favorite local bands. He volunteered with several Lewes organizations including the Lightship Overfalls as a tour guide and member of the “Dirty Hands Gang,” Lewes in Bloom as a “Warehouse Warrior” and Lewes Historical Society’s “Rusty Nails Gang.” Recently, he took up watercolor painting and spent many hours creating his “masterpieces.” Above all, Guy cherished time with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Loved by many, he will be genuinely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. Guy was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Townsend. He is survived by his wife, Susan M. Townsend of Lewes, DE; his children: Erin Staudt (Greg) of Bear, DE and Guy Townsend III of Wilmington, DE; his stepchildren: Richard Clark (Jessica Smith) of Bear, DE and Kimberly David (James) of Middletown, DE; his grandchildren: Karina Perez, Sophia Staudt, Ethan Staudt, James David, Jr. and Madelyn David; his sister, Barbara Antonelli (Mike) of Brookhaven, PA; and his former wife, Jo-Anne Townsend. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. All are invited to join the service via live-stream by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/10533106/LTWebcast. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Parsell Funeral Homes requires that masks be worn at all times while inside the facility. Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.

Guy Selby Townsend Jr.

October 10, 1948 - June 3, 2022