James Otto Townsley, 85, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1939, in Shelbyville, AR to Jim and Gladys (Milligan) Townsley. He was a 1957 Cave City High School graduate and a retired fast-food business owner. He also served his country in the Army Reserves.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Elaine (Wheeler) Townsley, and brother-in-law, Conway Crabtree.
Survivors include three children; Curt, Tina, and Victor Townsley all of Jonesboro; two sisters, Anna Beth Crabtree and Evelyn (Benny) Ross of Cave City; one brother, Jerry (Connie) Townsley of Batesville; three grandchildren, Logan (Alyssa) Thorp of Wisconsin, Dylan Thorp of Wisconsin, Kylee Townsley of Jonesboro; two great-grandchildren, Reagan and Reece Thorp of Wisconsin, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.
A private service will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the staff of Monette Manor Nursing Home and St. Bernards Medical Center 1 East for their exceptional care.
