John "Rocky" Lloyd Townsend, 80, Platte City, Missouri; passed away Monday, July 22, 2024.

John  was born on November 22, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was a 1962 graduate of North Andrew High School.

Mr. Townsend, a Military Veteran, proudly served his country for over twenty years, and retired as an E-6 Tech Sergeant.

John was a talented and skilled truck mechanic for over forty-three years and retired from ABF Truck Lines after twenty-three years of dedicated service.

Mr. Townsend was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 222, and a faithful member of the First Nodaway Church Savannah.  John was an avid baseball and softball player.  He not only enjoyed playing for numerous years but also enjoyed coaching his sons and grandchildren as well.  They shared many fond memories on the ball field together.

John married Jima Kunels on September 26, 1974 in St. Joseph, Missouri, they were looking forward to celebrating their upcoming 50th Wedding Anniversary in September.

John  is survived by his wife, Jima, of the home; two sons, Russell Townsend (Trisha) and Chad Townsend (Shephathiah); five grandchildren, Cheyenne, Dakota, Jordan, Payton and Grayson; sister, Cathy Townsend; nieces and nephew, Kristen, Nicholas and Hannah.

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel, where the family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2024.  Interment Savannah Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.