John Charles Townsend, a native of Bethesda, Maryland and a resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Carla Trace Townsend for 35 years. Loving father of Kevin Townsend. Grandfather of Kaleigh and Liam Wooten-Townsend. Brother of Debbie Townsend of Norlina, North Carolina. Son of the late Lois Salmon Townsend, Charles S. Townsend and Frances Townsend. John was retired from Dale’s Quality Car Care after 15 years of service. He was a member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Petersburg, Virginia and former member of the New Orleans Hog Chapter.