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John Williamson Obituary


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WILLIAMSON, John Dwight, Jr. age 76 of Kettering, passed away Monday, August 11, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth and two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Ann (Maguire); five children, Mark (Susie), David (Janet), Gary (Kimberly), Susan (Hans) Schmellenkamp, and Kevin (Debra); fifteen grandchildren, Mark (Jeanine), Amy, Erin, Michael, Courtney, Philip, Andrew, Peggy, Alex, Evan, Paige Williamson, Elizabeth and Joshua Schellenkamp, and Austin and Lauren Williamson; two great grandchildren, Cole and Raegan Williamson; two brothers, Roy and James Williamson; and his sister Jean Horsman. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attended Ascension Catholic Church, and retired in 2004 from Cub Foods. Private service at the convenience of the family. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME FAR HILLS CHAPEL. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 26, 2008

Dr. Williamson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Lisa Bilinski

August 14, 2008

Susan and family,
My deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your dad and I will pray for continued strength for you and your family. God Bless,
Lisa and Reb

Katherine Watson

August 13, 2008

Kevin, I am sorry about your father's passing. I hope you have a peace that he is now in a better place.

Warmly, Katherine and Wade

August 12, 2008

Deb and Kevin, What sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With much love, Mrs. Keiffer

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