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David Moore
April 9, 2014
I did not know Jimmy for long, but wished I had. He lighted the room with an infectious laughter and lightened the heart with good nature, not often seen in the business world. Much sympathy to the Townsend family. You will be missed Jimmy.
September 16, 2013
Lisha,
I loved Jim so much. I will surely miss that great, happy voice and gregarious personalities. He was one of my all time favorites. My prayers are with you and the girls.
Lydia
September 10, 2013
Lisha, my thought and prayers are with you and the girls. I just learned of Jim's passing from Cathy Short. I am truly sorry.
Gail Anthony
September 4, 2013
Lisha _ just learned of Jim's death What a cute wonderful person he was Always so friendly and upbeat
My prayers to all
Ann Blake Plummer
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Margaret Ann Townsend bailey
August 30, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
August 29, 2013
Lisha, we are so sorry to hear of Jim's death.... He was a very special man & will certainly be missed. Bill and Betsy Gresham
Marianne Sharbel
August 28, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Jim will be missed by all in the creative world. He was a great example for us all. Marianne Sharbel
Charles Lloyd
August 28, 2013
I am saddened to hear of his passing.
Bob Cook
August 27, 2013
Came across this and am very sorry to hear of this . Have fond memories of all the Townsends.
August 27, 2013
You were such good neighbors. I appreciated his interest and visits with my Dad, Jim Head when he lived with me in his last years.Always thinking of others. Virginia Head Lavallet
Shirley Brown
August 27, 2013
Tommy, I am so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking of you & will pray for all his family for comfort and healing.
Deidre Smith
August 27, 2013
Always loved Jimmy like a brother; many wonderful memories with the two of you! Jimmy always had a smile on his face and made everyone around him HAPPY. I am so sorry! Much love, Lisha, to you and the girls. God bless.
John Johnson
August 27, 2013
Lisha, Jim was a great friend. He was such a talented individual. He made the business and life FUN. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Whitney & Margaret DeBardeleben
August 26, 2013
Mr. Townsend was one of the few people whose character & approach to life epitomized humanity both in his personal & professional life. May the Lord bless Mr.Townsend & his family.
Ray Young
August 26, 2013
Jim was a friend when he didn't have to be. We had a lot of great conversations over the past few years and I will sorely miss him. I really enjoyed working with him at Sterne Agee and am truly sorry for your loss.
August 26, 2013
"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others. Whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition, to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jim, you definitely succeeded in life.
You will be greatly missed.
Jane Hogue
August 26, 2013
Jim was like a ray of sunshine every time you saw him! Wishing the family God's peace! Love, Isabelle and Paul Dreher
anne oliver
August 26, 2013
Jimmy was a wonderful man! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Anne and Sam Oliver
Kathy & Kenny Townsend
August 26, 2013
To Lisha,and children - Tommy - Gay Nell. Heartfelt sympathy and Love to family and Friends. We lost a great one, but Heaven gained a CHAMPION
Pepper Rockefeller
August 26, 2013
Lisha, Ashley, Hillary, Andy and Mike,
Jim was such a smart, kind, principled man. I have always been proud to call him "friend." Know that you will miss him greatly! And I will miss knowing that he is in our world. My prayers and sympathies are with you!
Terry Silva
August 26, 2013
It was a pleasure to know Jim , he was always a ball fun and energy . Lisha , Jim ,the Mobile Smith's and Silva's had great times together . God bless Jim Lisha an family .
August 26, 2013
My condolences to the Townsends. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your loved one.
David DuBose
August 26, 2013
My condolences to the Townsend family. The advertising community in Birmingham has lost a great one. However,we can take comfort in knowing Jim has gone home to the Lord.
David R DuBose
Chuck Cargal
August 26, 2013
Jim will be missed by all.
Steve French
August 26, 2013
I knew Jim from: years of involvement in political campaigns, from working with him at Sterne Agee, and from attending a Men's Bible Study with him. He was a true professional and an outstanding gentlemen. I will miss his wise counsel.
My condolences to the family
Meredith Walker
August 26, 2013
It was a pleasure seeing Jim at Sterne Agee everyday. He could make anyone smile with how positive his spirit was. I know I can speak for all of us here, that he is greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Meredith Walker, Sterne Agee
Tommy Townsend
August 26, 2013
To my big brother, I love you and you will truly be missed! Everytime Bama runs on the field or has a practice it will rekindle thoughts of you.
Tommy Townsend
August 26, 2013
To my big brother, I love you and will miss you very much. Honestly, everytime the Tide steps on the field or has a practice I will think of you
Yolanda Akins Shipman
August 26, 2013
Lisha, Ashley and Hillary
My heart goes out to each of you. I will continue to pray for you during this difficult time. Love you all!!
Martha Akins
August 26, 2013
To Lisha, Ashley and Hillary,
Jimmy will truly be missed. I am sorry to hear about his passing. I will continue to pray for you all. I will love Jimmy forever.
George & Rose Yurcisin
August 26, 2013
Lisha, Ashley, Hillary & family
Words can't express the sadness in our hearts. Jimmy's friendship meant so much and the memories will last forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember. Always remember.
Love and blessings to you all.
August 26, 2013
Lisha, I'm praying for you and the Girls Hold to God!
Lynn Smelley
Sue Townsend Thompson
August 26, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 26, 2013
JIm was good friend to so many in the advertising community and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
Pam Moore
August 26, 2013
Jim was a good friend to so many in the advertising community and he will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pam Moore
August 26, 2013
Lisha
John Johnson forwarded this to me today. I could not believe we have lost such a dear friend. When I think of good guys, Jim is at the top of the list. Millie and I had many enjoyable times with the two of you. These are moments we will treasure. We can take comfort in the fact that he is in the hands of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Without his love for us all, we would be lost in this time of grief.
With Love,
Millie and David Smith
Kay Vinyard
August 26, 2013
Ashley, Lisha and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
August 26, 2013
Ashley, Andy, Hillary, Mike and the entire Townsend family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Katie, Mike, and Hugo
Faith and Larry Giguere
August 26, 2013
Our condolences for the entire family. We are sure that he will be missed. (friends of Mike and Martha Toms)
Ralph Lindsey
August 26, 2013
A wonderful and talented business associate but moreover a great friend . God will be delighted to have him in Heaven.
August 25, 2013
Much love to you all. A great honor to have known Jimmy. God bless and always be with you all, Love Cyndy
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