Clarence O. Williamson

1946 - 2023

WILLIAMSON JR., CLARENCE O.

August 15, 1946 - October 16, 2023

C.O. Williamson, Jr., EA, MBA, RFC

(August 15, 1946-October 17, 2023)

The 40th Anniversary of his 37th Birthday aka Age 77

Born in New York City to Clarence O'Berry Williamson Sr. & Ivy Rose Byron Williamson (later remarried as Ivy Rose Byron Yates to Lee Yates), C.O. Williamson Jr. as he preferred to be called was a loving member of both family and community.

C.O. entered the workforce in New York and New Jersey finding success with companies like Xerox, Merril Lynch, and the New York Stock Exchange. Education was an important and sustaining theme in his life. C.O. attended Temple School of Law in Philadelphia New York School of Finance in New York City ultimately earning his MBA from the Olin School of Business in the graduate school at Washington University. He completed this degree in 1986 and soon decided to return home to Greensboro not long after the passing of his grandmother, Stella Maude Wiggins Byron. He returned to his family church, St James Presbyterian Church, where he served faithfully in multiple capacities financial and otherwise.

The Williamson Companies, more commonly known as TWC Financial remains a capstone of his legacy. C.O. became a Registered Financial Consultant awarded to him by the International Association of Financial Consultants, Inc., of which he was a chartered member. He ultimately would become an Enrolled Agent of the IRS which required not only an initial certification but 50-80 hours per year in continuing education, negotiating for, and representing clients in all manner of financial dealings including disputes with the IRS. TWC Financial provided training and opportunities including seasonal work in tax preparation for many people for decades until C.O. retired.

C.O.'s other great legacy was that of a dutiful son. He cared for both his mother and father, personally, and with great care until their passing. He loved his parents and all his family dearly and while he was never married or chose fatherhood, he was known to be very warm and caring towards children inside and outside his family. He had several godchildren and was often known for his generous support of his friends and their families through all phases of life. He enjoyed traveling and enjoyed great food. He loved good parties and music and hosting opportunities for people to enjoy both. He will be missed by his family members including the Willamson, Byron, Berkley families, and their extended families. In Lieu of flowers the families ask that donations be made to St. James Presbyterian Church 820 Ross Ave. Greensboro, NC 27406 with a memo earmarking it for a C.O. Williamson Memorial Fund to be created. Services will be held at S. James Presbyterian Church located at 820 Ross Avenue, 27406.

PERRY J BROWN FUNERAL HOME

909 E. MARKET STREET