James L. Towns transitioned from this life Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Norfolk. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Diamond Grove Baptist Church, 6890 Crittenden Road in Suffolk. Viewing will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel. For more information, contact shiversfuneralchapel.com.