Obituary EAST PEORIA- Fred "Freddie T" W. Townson, 63, of East Peoria passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11:30A.M. at his residence. Freddie was born July 25, 1951 to Fred R. and Helen M. Johnson Townson. Surviving is his daughter, Stacey (Ken) Callear of East Peoria; sisters, Lois Bailey of Washington, Carole (Terry) Townson-Peterson of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Kayla Callear, Samantha (Dillon) Sheaffer, and Kaitlyn Callear, all of East Peoria; two great grandchildren, Kenleigh and Ryleigh Sheaffer, both of East Peoria; and two nieces, Tanya Bailey of Washington and Jenny Creath of Texas. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Tommy Gene Townson, and one infant sister, Doris Kaye Townson. Freddie graduated from Washington Community High School in 1969. He began his work career with WABCO. He then worked for the city of East Peoria in special events and maintenance, retiring in 2009. He was also very active with the East Peoria Festival of Lights, and provided assistance for the sets at Eastlight Theater. For several years, he drove the Chinese dragon in the parade. Freddie was a mentor to many. He was a long time member of the Phoenix Group of Sunnyland. Freddie enjoyed riding his Harley and his 1966 Mustang, fishing, canoeing, and listening to music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and some country music. He loved spending time with his friends and family, and his four-legged companion, Lucy. Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Medical Care Hospice Services. A funeral service for Freddie will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:00AM at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. There will be a visitation on Monday, December 8, 2014 from 4:00-7:00PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Visitation DEC 8. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Service DEC 9. 11:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571