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Chester Williamson Obituary

Williamson, Chester Leroy Sr. SCHENECTADY Chester Leroy Williamson Sr. "Will" of Schenectady entered into eternal rest on Tuesday evening March 18, 2014 at Stratton Veteran Administration Hospital in Albany after a long term illness, surrounded by his loving family, church family and close friends. Chester is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joyce A. Williamson of 38 years; his children and stepchildren, Kenneth Williamson (Deborah) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Michelle Williamson, Kathy Williamson, Corine Williamson, Andrea Lloyd (George) of North Carolina, James Graham (Rosa) of Rochester, Andre' Williamson (Dionne) of Buffalo, Veronica Cochrane (Sean), Chester Williamson Jr., Chesetta Williamson, Katrina Miller (Leroy), Shawn Harris, and Sinone Miller of Schenectady. He was the proud grandfather of a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at State Street Presbyterian Church, 5 Catherine St., Schenectady. Services will follow on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Church. Burial with military honors will be held on Tuesday, April 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va. To express condolences visit sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 26, 2014.

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keisha williamson

October 24, 2020

love you grand dad wish you were here

Andrea Williamson

February 19, 2018

I miss you Daddy

April 11, 2014

pops will be missed love monica

Andrea Williamson

April 9, 2014

RIP DADDY I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!

Donna Gilberto

March 29, 2014

All my love to you and your family.

March 26, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

Your Friends at Mobility Works

March 26, 2014

Chester & Joyce you both lit up our lives with your constant smiles!!!

Dale May

March 26, 2014

What a honor to have known and worked with such a great man. Always a gentlemen. May he forever rest in peace.

Theresa Erickson

March 26, 2014

It was a great privilege to know this amazing man and his wonderful wife! Mr. Williamson...you taught me many lessons about life, dignity, and faith. May you rest in peace.

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