James T. WILLIAMSON

WILLIAMSON,, James T., 89, of Henrico, Virginia, departed this life Sunday, October 25, 2009. He graduated 1940 from Cut Bank High School, Cut Bank, Montana, excelled and "lettered" in multiple sports. Served in the Army Air Corps, in New Guinea, during WWII, mustered out of military service in Richmond, Va. and settled to retirement in Henrico County. Retired from Revco Drug Stores, he relished his family vacations to the mountains and beaches, working in the garden and playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Gertha (Trudy) Williamson; three sons, Kurt (Martha), Craig (Kathy), Kent (Heather); daughter-in-law, Janice; and four grandchildren, Shannon, Ian, Emily and Temple. He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters, Harvey, Murray, Guy, Bud, Shannon, Mildred, Eleanor, Ruby, Edith (Happy); and grandson, James Cole. The family would like to extend their gratitude to faithful caregiver, Jennifer Lyons. The family will be receiving guests at Woody's Parham Chapel on Tuesday, October 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 28 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, Suite 114, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd., 23229.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.