Townsend, James R. Beloved husband of Mary (Seifert) Townsend. Devoted father of Michael (Cindy) Baker, Karen Cox and Jim (Judy) Townsend. Loving grandfather of Chrissie Baker and Casey Townsend. Dear brother of Eloise Hunt. Tuesday, January 27, 2004. Private family burial. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 8899 Brookside Avenue, Suite 102, West Chester, Ohio 45069.