ABC member Larry Clionsky asked me to share the following regarding the passing of Neil Townsend. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
Neil (Rabbit) Townsend, 68 of Meadville, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Meadville the son of Lyle and Edna Rung Gevin and was adopted by Everald and Irene Townsend. He married Donna Brock on May 12, 1973 and she survives.
Neil was a 1969 graduate of Conneaut Valley High School and worked at PPG for 47 years in the Preparation Department.
His nickname "Rabbit" was given to him in regards to he and his wife raising rabbits. For several years he was involved in 4H with the "Furry Friends" Rabbit Exhibit at the Crawford County Fair and also the Poultry Department.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Eric Townsend and wife Joan of Meadville and Matt Townsend of Meadville and a daughter Becky Townsend and her fiancée Travis Miller of Kennerdell. A sister, Lois Hunt and her husband David of Meadville, two brothers, Milo Gevin and wife Margaret of Cochranton and Dale Gevin and wife Deborah of Cambridge Springs and two grandchildren, Dominic and Kaidan Townsend.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Carl Gevin.
Due to the Corona Virus there are no calling hours or services scheduled at this time. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a date and time to be announced.
Memorial tributes can be made at
www.dicksonfamilyfuneralhome.com
