Eugene Townsend, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at a local health care facility.He was a former employee of Chattanooga Glass Co.He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Mary Townsend; and daughter, Jeanette Townsend.Survivors include his sons, John Townsend, Eugene Townsend, Willie Townsend and Richard Griffin; and daughter, Rosa Auls; 27 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great-great-grandchildren; cousin, Leola Lucas.Graveside service will be held at noon on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at Highland Memorial Cemetery.The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.