Billy Ray “Bill” Townsend, age 80, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home.
Bill was born on May 30, 1939, in Waco, Missouri, to the union of the late Raymond and Anna (Rainey) Townsend. He was a 1957 graduate of Webb City High School. Bill was a career over-the-road truck driver. He worked for several transportation companies over the years including Jones Truck Lines from 1977-1985 and Dyno Nobel, which took him to 48 states and also to Canada. There was never a truck Bill couldn’t drive.
Aside from work, Bill was the definition of a family man. He loved his family and provided for their every need. Bill enjoyed spending his spare time fishing, pheasant hunting, bowling and spoiling his great-grandchildren. He was deeply loved by his family and he will be missed beyond compare.
On May 28, 1983, Bill was united in marriage to Drusilla “Dru” Baugher and together they shared 36 years. She survives of the home.
Additional survivors include his son, Michael Townsend (Kenda), of Joplin; two grandchildren, Zachary and Nakota Kay; five great-grandchildren, Gracie Olivia, Ava Jean, Harper Leigh, Aralynne Grace and Hadley Louise; his sister, Betty Hunt (Richard) of Webb City; his brother, Dan Townsend, of Webb City; his sister-in-law, Peggy Sue Baugher, of Webb City; and his niece, Shannon Sumner (David); as well a host of other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Sherri Lynne; his brother, Donald Wayne Townsend; and a grandson, Kevin.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2019, in the chapel of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City with Pastor Charlie Burnett and Pastor Donna Mikhail officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home, Webb City, Missouri.
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