Worth R. Williamson

LUMBERTON - Worth Richard "Dick" Williamson, 92, of Lumberton, died in his home on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, following a long illness. He was the son of Charles Ellery and Lilly McClellan Williamson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Elliot Williamson; and a grandson, John Palmer Williamson. Dick was a person who loved people and enjoyed helping others. He served his country in both "Theatres" of World War II. He was a graduate of Wake Forest University and Campbell University with a major in business administration, in which he put to good use. He founded a successful insurance company in Chadbourn and founded Williamson Volkswagen in Lumberton. He served as a Boy Scout leader and taught Sunday school for 20 years. He served as a deacon and elder at First Presbyterian Church in Chadbourn. Dick was a member of the Rotary Club for 25 years and was chairman of the Board of Education for Columbus County schools. He was also a trustee for Southeastern Community College. Dick served as coroner for Columbus County and was a gentleman farmer. He especially loved the beach and was always surrounded by friends and family. Dick was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He never met a stranger and was truly blessed with a multitude of friends. He is survived by sons, Rick and wife Beth of Lumberton, Greg and wife Jennifer of Whiteville and Elliott and wife Caroline of Lumberton; daughters, Dr. Candace W. King and husband Gary Ostej of Southern Pines and Tammy and husband Pat Bryant of Charlotte. He leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Bridger and Ben Williamson, Bryant and Jordan Williamson, Margaret "Meg" and John Elliott "Jack" Bryant, Grant and Ryan King, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williamson and Mary-Greggory "Mary-Gregg" Williamson. He is also survived by his best buddy, Kenneth Sasser. The family will receive friends at the home today, Aug. 19, 2009, at 203 W. Thirty-Second St., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, with Dr. Matthew Rich officiating. Burial to follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Southeastern Hospice, 2002 N. Cedar St., Lumberton, NC 28358 or to Robeson Humane Society, P.O. Box 3609, Lumberton, NC 28359. Online condolences may be sent to www.floydmortuary.net. Floyd Mortuary & Crematory of Lumberton is serving the Williamson family.