Looking for J.W. Townsend

[Kohai999]

Hey all,

A few of you have asked for info, and I have had that, and passed it around.
I have been trying to find knifemaker J.W. Townsend for 5 years. He lived in Montana, and then moved to somewhere in Louisiana and got married. After he got married, I lost track of him. Any body at all, if you have info, give me a shout out, either here, or on a personal e-mail.

Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[dredd8]

Since you helped me out with the Lee info, I can tell you something about JW. He has moved to a town called Walker in Louisiana. He is very sick and has not made knives since he moved here. Kermit Laurent, another Louisiana maker is supposed to finish some of JW's pieces. I have a number for him at home, but have never been successful in getting him. I do all my contact through Kermit.

 

[stinky six]

I live a few miles from him and i'll try to go by and visit him this week, he is very ill and does not get around. I will ask his permission to post an update on him to let everyone know what has happened to him.

 

[Cajung]

I am sorry to have to tell you that JW Townsend passed away on October 27, 2010. It was the day after his 67th birthday. If anyone knows how to reach his son, John W Townsend IV, last known living in San Luis Obispo, Ca., please have him contact the Livingston Parish Marshals Office. They have been trying to find him to notify him of his father's death.

 

[Gravelface]

Its a shame about his passing, I thought I recalled his name from Gun Shows at the Ponchatrain Center in years past.

I have a few cards for Kermit, though I never owned a blade by him. If any of you locals are ever around Hammond, let me know.