John A. Townsend Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2025 in Harrington, Delaware

John A. Townsend Jr.

December 4, 2025

Harrington, Delaware

John A. Townsend Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 4, 2025 in Harrington, Delaware

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melvin Funeral Home

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John A. Townsend Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John A. Townsend Jr. of Harrington, Delaware, who passed away on December 4, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John A. Townsend Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father John A. Townsend, Sr.. He is survived by: his mother Naomi Carmean; his wife Becky Sheppard; his sister Jackie Valmassio (Alan); his sibling's children, Noni and Chase; his daughters, Ashlee, Alissa and Jennifer Porter (Tim); and his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Amanda and Toby.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home (15522 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952).

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society online at: https://donate.cancer.org (Donation forms can also be downloaded at this website and mailed to America Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741), or via phone at 1-800-227-2345.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melvin Funeral Home



Tue

Dec 09

Celebration of life

1:00 PM

Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home
15522 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952

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