James L. Townsend, age 80. Beloved husband of the late Anna Mae nee Cullinane. Loving father of Nancy Smith; Patricia (William) Pinkstaff; William (Sylvia) Townsend; Pamela (Charles) Kilgore; Virginia (Larry) Johnson; Betty (Robert) Vargas & Jaime Townsend. Cherished grandfather of 17. Great grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Shirley Travis; Liz Hamil; Jimmy White. Brother-in-law Betty (Bob) West. Fond uncle of many. Godfather of Brandon Kilgore. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services begin Thursday 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will proceed to St. Beatrice Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300