Townsend, Willard F. age 79, of Pike Road, AL passed away on July 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Diane Underwood Townsend; four children, Richard Townsend of Harrisburg, PA, James Townsend of Alpharetta, GA, Jamie Underwood of Lake Park, GA, Tara Martin Marquis of Montgomery, AL, as well as seven grandchildren. Please join us for a celebration of this remarkable man’s life at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Please leave your suits and ties at home. Bright colored clothing is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Montgomery Humane Society, 1150 John Overton Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110.