William Joseph “Joey” Townsend III, 50, passed away February 18, 2018 in Fernandina Beach after a heroic battle with cancer. Joey entered hospice in May 2017 to live the end of his life to the fullest and with dignity. He did both!
By trade, Joey was a master auto body mechanic and was employed by several dealerships in the Jacksonville area over the past 35 years. Joey joyfully welcomed his first and only grandchild, Madelynn Grace, into the world last month. Joey loved all children and anything nature especially outdoors near the water. His passions included fishing, cooking, campfires, oyster roasts and southern rock music. Joey was a gracious gentleman and will be terribly missed by so many. He was a free spirit full of humor and had a heart filled with compassion for all he met on his earthly journey. Joey lived his motto – “it is what it is” – never ever once complaining of his pain or of his destiny.
Joey was preceded in death by his father, William Joseph Townsend, Jr.
Survivors include his mother, Joan Rasbeary; sister, Jana Rainey (Bob); brother, Jason (Michelle); children, Tyler (Samantha), Jai, and Jessica; nephews, Jason Townsend Jr. and Hamilton Rainey; and niece, Selina Townsend.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville. After the funeral services, family and friends will gather from noon to 2 p.m. at Jana’s home to celebrate and remember Joey. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joey’s memory to Community Hospice & Palliative Care at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
To sign Mr. Townsend's online register book and share condolences, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.
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