Rick Townley, 1941-2010
Obituary: Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, CA, October 3, 2010
Richard Lee Townley was born on May 11, 1941, and died September 30, 2010. He was a resident of Pittsburgh, CA. Born in Lawton, OK, he attended Wichita East High School but graduated from Richmond High School in 1960.
He worked at C&H Sugar Company from 1961 to 1997, when he retired as Head Dock Rigger.
He is survived by Thais, his wife of 46+ years; brother Ray (Shirley); sister Sharon and brother-in-law Wayne Fuhrer; seven nieces and nephews; and nine great nieces and nephews.
Rick was an Oakland A’s and Raiders fan and an avid golfer. He and Thais traveled extensively, golfing in Australia, Canada, Europe, and throughout the United States. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Special thanks to the Antioch Alzheimer’s Support Group and the staff at Hospice of the East Bay as well as the staff at the Antioch Convalescent Hospital. Services will be private.
