John E. Townley Jr.
April 19, 1932 – March 28, 2024

John Townley, Jr., age 91 of Quitman, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. In his free time he enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He liked attending the Supper Club with his friends on Tuesday and Friday evenings. He also liked spending time at The Council on Aging.

Those left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Bonnie (Conville) Townley; children, Richard Townley and wife Glenda, Betty Jensen and husband Bob, Keith Townley and wife Terri, Linda Cruse and husband Ronnie; grandchildren, Chad Townley and wife Allison, Chase Townley and wife Lauren, Brandee Wineinger and husband Jeff, Candee Lutrick and husband Donny, Jason Robinson, Hollie Townley, Jessica Steadman and husband Zach, Jana Corley and husband Kevin, Drew Cruse and wife Krystal, Megan Ferguson and husband Devin; 18 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Etta Mae (Farmer) Townley; and half-sister, Bernice Ashcraft.

The funeral service was held at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home chapel with Rev. David Walsworth, Rev. Donny Lutrick, Rev. Geary Phillips and Drew Cruse officiating. Burial followed in Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers was Jason Robinson, Chad Townley, Chase Townley, Connor Lindstrand, Kevin Corley and Alex Lutrick. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Odom, Mark Kinman, Leonard Conville, M.H. Walker, David Smith, Ed Rich, Fred Antee, Troy Griggs and Pat Ashcraft,.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jackson Parish Council on Aging.