In Memory of Robert Mark Townsend

He was a SON: the oldest son born to Robert B. and Jane B. Townsend at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas. He was also loved by his stepmother, Paula C. Townsend. The family soon moved to Dallas, Texas where he lived until moving to Marco Island. He was a true Texan – loving to sail on Lake Lewisville and support the Cowboys.

He was a STUDENT: graduating from SE Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma with a degree in Aviation where he learned his love of all things weather, stars and space.

He was a HUSBAND: married to his high school sweetheart, Justine Collette, for 40 years. They loved sailing the lakes of Texas and waters of Marco Island.

He was a BROTHER:  to sisters Lynne Townsend of Todd, North Carolina and Diana Dunham (Barry) of Norman, Oklahoma. And brother to Brad Townsend (Laura Beth) of Austin, Texas.

He was an UNCLE:  to Kate and Luke Townsend of Austin, Texas, Madeline Dunham Berryhill (Cole), Georgia and Jake Dunham of Norman, Oklahoma, Christina Baiocco of Carrollton, Texas, Sam V. Baiocco of Lewisville, Texas and Melinda Zurey (Jason) of Orlando Florida.

He loved Marco Island – he and Justine moved to Marco in 1996, where he began working at the Marriott as a Banquet Captain, moving over to the SPA after Covid. He so enjoyed working with people and his smile could light up the room. His generous and kind personality endeared him to all who met him. He will be truly missed by those whose life he touched.