Robert Lee Townsend
December 14, 1934 - February 13, 2014
79, of Ruskin, Florida, passed away on February 13, 2014. Bob was born in 1934 in Hillsboro, West Virginia. Bob met Bert in 1971 and were married May 15, 1976. They had 42 Loving years together. Between them they had 12 children, Bob Jr, Rick, Mike, Tony, David, Cathy, Vickie, Drexil, Kay, Doug, Chad & Becky. They have an abundance of grandchildren and great grandchildren, with 19 living here locally, Tim, Sean, Ashley, Shawn, Amanda, DJ, Matt, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kaitlynn, Bridgett, Makayla, Eric & Haley. Bob was well known around Ruskin having lived in this area for many years. Always a friend to everyone and helping any way he could. Bob was a Paint and Body man his entire life. He loved restoring old cars, mostly Ford Mustangs. He loved his family and told them often. He never met a stranger, especially if you could talk cars. Knowing him was a lifelong friendship, if he was your friend, it was for life. He was a Good hearted, kind, gentle man who didn’t want much fuss made over him, but was the first to brag on his family and especially his wife Bert. The Lord was merciful & took Bob home to Heaven quickly so he wouldn’t have to suffer any longer in this world. He is now living happy, healthy and without pain with his Lord and Savior.
79, of Ruskin, Florida, passed away on February 13, 2014. Bob was born in 1934 in Hillsboro, West Virginia. Bob met Bert in 1971 and were married May 15, 1976. They had 42 Loving years together. Between them they had 12 children,... View Obituary & Service Information