Russell Elmer Townsley

Fairplay, MD – Russell Elmer Townsley, 64, of Fairplay, MD passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Frederick County, Virginia as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on September 10, 1952 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Frank Russell and Caroline May Greenwalt Townsley.

He was a 1970 graduate of Williamsport High School Williamsport, MD.  He also attended Hagerstown Junior College.

He was employed by Fox & Associates, Inc. for 42 years as a Surveyor and Partner.

Russell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was of the Methodist Faith.

He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Hagerstown Rotary and he was the Paul Harris Award Recipient, Washington County Homebuilder’s Association, Conococheague Tribe #84 IORM Williamsport, MD and Washington County Land Use Council.

He was a former member of Williamsport Lions Club.

Russell is survived by his wife Martha R. Townsley whom he married October 20, 1979; son David R. Townsley of Fairplay, MD; daughter Joanne R. Townsley and her boyfriend John Mills Cearfoss, MD; his beloved grandchildren Owen and Alexa; sister Mary Townsley of Coden, AL; sister Pat Reyes of San Francisco, CA; sister Ginny Ramirez of Modesto, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special friends Jesse and Jean Witmer, Randy and Angie Shifler and Bobby Harmon.

A special thanks to Second Chances musicians, family and friends.

There will be no viewing.

A memorial service will be held at Williamsport United Methodist Church 25 E. Church St. Williamsport, MD on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Susan E. Boehl officiating.  Burial will be private.

The family request the omission of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Williamsport United Methodist Church 25 E. Church St. Williamsport, MD 21795  or  Hagerstown Rotary Club P.O. Box 45 Hagerstown, MD 21741  or  Girls Inc. of Washington County 626 Washington Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740

Online condolences may be made to the family at:

www.osbornefuneralhome.net