1919
Charles
2020
Charles Arthur Townley Sr.
June 30, 1919 — November 11, 2020
Charles A. Townley Sr., Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 11th 2020, after 101 years of a wonderful life (his words).
Charles was eldest of 4 children born to Roy and Edna Moon Townley. His strong work ethic and resilience were shaped by the death of his father when Charles was 14 years old. He worked before and after school to help support the family while attending St. John Memorial H.S. in Olathe.
Charles honorably served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. During his service, he married his beloved wife Betty Donham Townley July 4, 1944. In 1951, the family moved to Indep., MO where Charles began a 29-year career in accounting and purchasing at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
He had a full life centered around family and church. He was a "people person" extraordinaire with a genuine curiosity and interest in others. He loved visiting with people, from serving many years on the "New Life Committee" (First Presbyterian Church) to frequent visits with family and friends.
He served in many church capacities, and he and Betty traveled on many church caravans from Alaska to Nova Scotia. Charles was a loving father, active in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Ray, Bob, and sister Eleanor LaCombe.
He leaves behind his wife of 76 years, Betty, children Chuck, Peggy (Dennis Schupp) and Jan (Jim Rose), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Independence, MO.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Pleasant, Independence, MO.
Charles was eldest of 4 children born to Roy and Edna Moon Townley. His strong work ethic and resilience were shaped by the death of his father when Charles was 14 years old. He worked before and after school to help support the family while attending St. John Memorial H.S. in Olathe.
Charles honorably served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. During his service, he married his beloved wife Betty Donham Townley July 4, 1944. In 1951, the family moved to Indep., MO where Charles began a 29-year career in accounting and purchasing at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
He had a full life centered around family and church. He was a "people person" extraordinaire with a genuine curiosity and interest in others. He loved visiting with people, from serving many years on the "New Life Committee" (First Presbyterian Church) to frequent visits with family and friends.
He served in many church capacities, and he and Betty traveled on many church caravans from Alaska to Nova Scotia. Charles was a loving father, active in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Ray, Bob, and sister Eleanor LaCombe.
He leaves behind his wife of 76 years, Betty, children Chuck, Peggy (Dennis Schupp) and Jan (Jim Rose), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Independence, MO.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Pleasant, Independence, MO.
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