WEST POINT - James Pinckney Townsend, 71, of Manquin, Va., passed away peacefully at his home, Queenfield Farm on Monday, March 21, 2016. Born on February 22, 1945, James graduated from Virginia Tech, class of 1967. James was a member of the VPI Corps of Cadets and served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army, honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant. He returned home to Queenfield, and was the owner/operator of the family dairy farm. He served on dairy boards at the local, state, and national levels. James served on the King William County Board of Supervisors for 16 years, and was an active member of the King William Ruritan Club. A life-long member and trustee of McKendree United Methodist Church, he served as treasurer for many years. James was a loving husband, father and friend, and an outstanding member of his community. He was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with many family members and friends. Queenfield Farm was his passion and is his legacy. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Franklin and Mary Townsend, and a son, James Hunter. James is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rebecca Green; five children, Betsy Brittingham (Todd); Langdon (Donna), Sara Wechsler (Joe), Caroline Olney (John), Amanda Vincent (Benjamin); nine grandchildren, Drew and Benjamin Brittingham, Annabelle and Tucker Townsend, Natalie and Katherine Wechsler, and Ruby Kate, Molly, and Lucy Vincent; two brothers, Frankie (Madeline Sue) and David (Sharon) Townsend; a sister, Mary Anne Hopkins (John); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24th at McKendree United Methodist Church, 4347 Manfield Rd., Manquin VA 23106. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 23rd, from 3 to 6 p.m. at their home, Queenfield, 1042 Dabney's Mill Rd., Manquin Va. 23106. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McKendree UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 254, Manquin, VA 23106. Vincent Funeral Home handling arrangements. Tributes can be posted at www.vincentfh.com.

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Published by Tidewater Review on Mar. 22, 2016.

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Phil Farmer

March 24, 2016

I was part of the '63 class (KWHS) having gone to school with James from the first grade.

I got to visit with James after he became sick. Was able to tell him how much I have looked up to him over the years and admired his many accomplishments.

May the Lord give Rebecca and his family Peace during this time.

Steve and Linda king

March 24, 2016

God bless

Ron Miller

March 23, 2016

I am so sad to hear of the death of James. I was in the class of '63 (KWHS) with James. My memory is of one who had a bright smile and was fun loving. James, rest in the comforting arms of God.

The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Brock Townsend

March 23, 2016

So sad and heartbreaking. I'm deeply sorry, but will remember the happy times. I spent a few weeks some summers working with James and Frankie on Queenfield and at Aunt Elizabeth's funeral James told Dixie a story about me: He said Aunt Ellen Douglas raised Brock with strict manners and one day as we ate cereal on the back porch before going to the fields, Frankie and I picked up our bowls and drank the milk at the end. As Brock looked enviously at us he asked my Mother "Aunt Mary may I do that also?" James always thought that it was hilarious.

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Mimi Miller

March 23, 2016

I am so sorry about James. I am on of many
cousins who have so many memories of growing up. Every Sunday it was going to
"The Country" and having so many wonderful meals and seeing our cousins. James will truly be missed. Gene and I are sorry we will not be able to make it to the funeral.
Mimi

Tyrice Smith

March 23, 2016

Deepest sympathy to your family, he was truly a good man.

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