Joseph Townsend

TOWNSEND

Joseph Glenn Townsend, 82 of Red Oak, Texas formerly of Decatur died January 4, 2024, at Scott & White Hospital in Waxahachie, Texas.

A family viewing will be 10:00 am to 11:30 Friday January 12, 2024, at Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care (2442 N. Route 121 Decatur, IL. 62526). Graveside service and burial will follow at 12 noon at Macon County Memorial Park.

Joseph was born in December of 1941, the son of Robert and Dorothy Townsend. He attended Stephen Decatur High School. Joseph retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved a good fish fry. Joseph married Judy Miller Haws and she preceded him in death in 2023.

Surviving are his step-daughter, Tricia (Doug) Longstreet of Texas, step-son, Doug (Devona) Haws of Arizona, two sons, grandchildren, Josh (Lindsay) Townsend, Nicole Townsend, Kelci (Brandon) Hunter, Kollin (Rachael) Haws, great grandkids, Ryleigh Townsend, Elena Townsend, Sophia Haws, Mabry Hunter and Henry Hunter, Ex daughter-in-law, Kathy Townsend, best friend, Phil Riley and a host of nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Judy, parents, sister, Joyce Carbone and brother Bob Townsend.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Maroa Forsyth High School Fishing attention Jason Doty (610 W. Washington Street Maroa, IL. 61756).

Please sign the family guestbook.