Harry Williamson Obituary

WILLIAMSON, HARRY HOLT, JR.

HARRY HOLT WILLIAMSON, JR., 80, of Roanoke, formerly of Fairfax Station, died Monday, October 4, 2004, at the home of his daughter in Browntown, VA.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 1 p.m. at The Old Post Chapel at Ft. Myer conducted by Pastor Perry Lundy. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery with military honors.

Mr. Williamson was born April 18, 1924 in Knoxville, TN, son of the late Harry Holt Williamson, Sr. and Laura Ann Youngblood Williamson. He was a World War II veteran and saw extensive action in the European Theatre of Operations, serving with the 86th Black Hawk Division, where he received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, among others for his acts of bravery. Harry was cited for gallantry in action against an armed enemy in Germany on April 21, 1945, while conducting a hazardous mission. He was a graduate of V.P.I., where he received a degree in electrical engineering. Mr. Williamson worked for the federal government for many years in several capacities, including the U.S. Postal Service and after retirement, was involved with many different busniess ventures. He was a member of the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy W. Williamson of Roanoke; one daughter, Elizabeth A. Williamson of Browntown, VA; one son, Jeffrey H. Williamson of Winchester, VA; one brother, Glenn A. Williamson of Danville, VA; five grandchildren and numerous nieeces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Solid Rock Baptist Church Building Fund, 7464 Old Mill Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018.

Arrangements are by MADDOX FUNERAL HOME, INC. in Front Royal, VA.

Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 13, 2004.
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August 21, 2012

Sam Taylor has described my brother Harry with the eloquence that I could never hope to equal.

Harry was a "what you see is what you get," kind a guy.

Ever since I was a kid, the one thing that stood out about Harry, people never forgot him.

Once they found out I was his brother, I was their friend for life.

I miss you Buddy...

Glen Williamson

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October 30, 2004

Harry was one of the dearest men I have ever known. He was very humble, hard-working, and generous. Harry always put the concerns of others ahead of his own. Knowing him and being one of his friends is one of the richest experiences of my life. Harry knew Christ as his Savior and because of that I look forward to seeing him again one day.

Sam Taylor

October 19, 2004

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