Thomas C. Townsley Sr., age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019, at home in Rising Sun, Maryland.

He was born on June 7, 1947 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Clifford and Ruth (Keesee) Townsley. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and proudly served. He lived and worked in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware as a maintenance and home improvement professional. Even after retirement, he stayed busy continuously working on projects. He enjoyed woodworking, watching baseball and football and spending time with family. He was the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles number one fan and was rarely seen without his favorite hat showcasing his pride. Above all else, family was number one. His love for his children and grandchildren went unmatched.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Ruth Townsley and one sister, Joan Townsley.

He is survived by two sons; Kenneth (Andrea) Townsley of Florida, Thomas (Bri) Townsley II of Delaware, eight grandchildren; Tyler, Kayla, Liam, Miranda, Ruby, Lincoln, Abel and Tabitha; a sister Jean Berg of Maryland, wife and friend Linda Townsley of Delaware, and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Funeral services will be held 12 PM Monday, November 4, 2019 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, DE 19977, where family and friends may call from 11AM-12PM. Interment will be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way Millsboro, DE 19966 beginning at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his honor to The Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate)or The Cancer Support Community (https://cancersupportdelaware.org/contribute/).

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Arrangements are by Matthews–Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna, DE.