Ira Townsend Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ira Townsend of Jesup, Georgia, born in Jacksonville, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 22, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ira Townsend to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ira Edge and June Havener Townsend; and his brother Dale Townsend. He is survived by: his wife Sherry Townsend; his sons, Jerrett Townsend (Jennifer) of Jesup and Jeb Townsend (Jessica) of Caldogno, Italy; his grandchildren, Jet, Edge, Lincoln Townsend, Jaycie and Aurellia Townsend; his brothers, Keith Townsend (Rita) of Jacksonville, Kirk Townsend (Marylnn) of Keystone Heights, FL and Daryl Townsend (Missy) of Middleburg, FL; and his siblings-in-law, Jack Plunkitt (B. J.) of Indianpolis, IN, Steve Plunkitt (Cindy) of Imlay City, MI and Mary Townsend of Jacksonville. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 27th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel (860 US-301, Jesup, GA 31546). A celebration of life was held on Friday, September 27th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Cotton Grove Estates, 249 Joe Naia Road, Jesup, GA 31545.
