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James Williamson Obituary

Name: Calling hours for James Williamson
Start: 2018-02-11T18:30:00.000Z
End: 2018-02-11T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory

NEWPORT NEWS - James "Taco" Williamson, 64, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., he was a peninsula resident for 41 years. James retired from the Newport News Police Department as Sergeant after 27 years of service, and then became an Investigator for the Newport News Commonwealth Attorney's Office for ten years. He was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. James was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Lillian Williamson. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Williamson; two daughters, Cheryl Williamson and Sarah Jennings; two sons, Scott Williamson and Brian Williamson; a sister, Susan Watkins; brother, Thomas Williamson; and twelve grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday, Feb. 11, beginning at 1:30 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 3 p.m., at Peninsula Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory with SunTrust Bank. Please make check payable to James Williamson donation account at SunTrust Bank, 20 Hidenwood Shopping Center, Newport News, VA, 23606, Attention: Latoya Brown.

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 9, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for James Williamson

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29 Entries

Dr. James F Osborne

June 17, 2025

Jim was a great guy! I was a Newport News, police officer when he was first hired. We had known each other for years before and had attended College together.

Susan Watkins

February 4, 2025

Bro I can't believe its been 7 years. Never gets easier. Your in my thoughts and heart. You I always looked up to and you always were there and had my back. Love you to the moon and back.

Susan Watkins

February 4, 2021

Another year has gone by. Miss you . Always in my heart and thoughts. Doesn't get any easier as time goes by. Love you bro.

Sue Watkins

February 3, 2020

Hard to beleive it's been 2 years. Losing you is like losing a piece of yourself. We have an unbreakable bond shared between a brother and sister. Always in our hearts, missed and loved to the moon and back

Sam Harvey

February 12, 2018

Taco was a great guy and he will be missed by many.
Sam

Belinda

February 12, 2018

My sincerest condolences to the Williamson family. Rest in Peace Taco.

John Ericson

February 11, 2018

Jim was the best! He always uplifted everyone who encountered him. He loved his family, his church, his Lord. We love you Jim and we give thanks for your life of faith. Always in our hearts!

February 11, 2018

So sorry to hear about Jim. He was a great guy. Im glad you had the web cast of the service. It was very nice and the kind words from his friends said it all about his life. The singing of knocking on heavens door, Wow what can i say. Stay strong and god bless all of you. Doug stadler

Shelley Landers and Girls

February 11, 2018

I am always in AWW of your family. You are close nit and very family oriented. Your family has a great man to look up to. I know he will be watching over each and every one of you. He will be greatly missed. RIP

Eleanor Bornholdt

February 11, 2018

He was a gentle giant

Art Nolan

February 11, 2018

Taco was in fact a legend. He worked tirelessly for crime victims and their families. One of the most respected police officers ever to serve NNPD. He was a trusted friend and mentor to all. He will always be remembered and missed. Family was everything to him. Both at home and at work. Rest In Peace.

Carolyn & Ronnie Orsborne

February 11, 2018

We always enjoyed the time we spent with Jim and Kathy. We shared many laughs together in the years we were traveling together. I know that big wonderful family will miss him so much. He is now watching over you all. RIP old friend.

Trent Sturgis

February 11, 2018

To all the Williamson family, please accept our sincere condolences. Taco was a devoted family man who always had his priorities in the right order. Faith and family first. I had the pleasure and honor to work along side Taco while on the department and in the Commonwealth's Office. There was never anyone more dedicated and determined to bringing closure and peace to the people and community he served. We are all better people and officers for knowing and working with Taco. Blessing and comfort to the family and friends and Godspeed to Taco on his new journey. Simply put, thank you for all that you did, You made the difference but most of all thank you for the friendship and guidance over the years.

Dave and Angie Kern

February 10, 2018

We will miss Jim we only knew him for a few months but came to love him and his wonderful positive outlook in life.We were looking forward to spending our Summers together.Kathy and family the lord is watching over you and will give you the strength you need to get through these sad days.

Cathy Robertson

February 10, 2018

I was so sorry to hear about Jim's passing and know what a loss he will be to your family. But you have so many good memories and they will help you thru this as will your faith. Know that your Suntide friends from Illinois will have you in our prayers and thoughts. God bless you all. Cathy, John and Norma

Cathy Robertson

February 10, 2018

To Jim's family just know that you are in our prayers during this difficult time. Jim will be missed by those from his Suntide family and I'll miss our talks by the pool. His pain is gone but the memory of the good times will be with us forever. God Bless. From Norma, Cathy and John

Linda Robinson

February 10, 2018

To Taco's family I extend my sympathy. I've always respected him as one of the best Investigators in Major Crimes during my time in the bureau. I pray that the Comforter be with you.

Marc and Tina Spezzano

February 10, 2018

God doesn't make better people than Taco. I don't think I ever saw Taco without a smile on his face. He was an important person in our lives. We are better people for knowing him. He will be deeply missed. Thank you for being our friend and everything you did for us over the years. Strength and prayers to Kathy and the kids.

Marc and Tina Spezzano

John Pearson

February 9, 2018

Taco was an awesome police officer and even better person. His smile and laugh will always be remembered. Rest in peace brother, you've earned it.

Charles & Donna Wittkopp

February 9, 2018

You were such a special person. May all you pain be gone.

Charles & Donna Wittkopp

February 9, 2018

Dear Kathy and family:
We are so, so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a wonderful, husband, father, and grand pop. I loved his smile and easy going personality. He was a special person and I know you all will miss him beyond words. I loved how he smiled and shared the peace with us at church. Please, accept our deepest condolence for your loss.
Charles and Donna Wittkopp

Grace Stringfield

February 9, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Taco. I will never forget my time at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, he was always there to listen and to give positive feedback.
We all had a great time in Dominican Republic and those memories will never be forgotten.
Taco may you RIP without any pain. Kathy you will forever have a wonderful Angel watching over you. You and your family are in prayers and thoughts.

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Susan Watkins

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Jeff and Debbie Cross

February 9, 2018

Our condolences to the Williamson family. We hope you can take great honor in the fact that Taco was a wonderful person and will be extremely missed. His smile and laughter will forever be remembered by us. God Bless!

Sue

February 9, 2018

Best Brother anyone could ever ask for. You will truly be missed. You're always in my heart and on my mind. You were taken away from us way too soon. I love you bro. There'll never be another person like you. Love you to the moon and back.

Linda & Rick Gaddis

February 9, 2018

Kathy and the Williamson family,

Words cannot express what an awesome person Taco was. I know there were many aspects to his life but the one Rick and I knew best was his law enforcement career. Know that Taco was the absolute best at what he did in Homicide. Everyone wanted to work with and learn from him. He was a legend. Aside from this legacy, we all knew at the end of the day, his family was number one in his heart. Carry on as you must but know we are thinking of you all. Linda & Rick Gaddis.

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