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WILLIAM RALPH
WILLIAMSON JR.
AGE: 64
BORN IN PERTH AMBOY
William Ralph Williamson Jr., 64, of Hardy, Va., died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 11, 1945 in Perth Amboy, he was a son of the late William Ralph Williamson Sr. and Granat Williamson. Bill loved to spend time with his friends, family and grandchildren. For the past seven years, Bill loved boating and spending time on Smith Mountain Lake. He was an electrician with IBEW Local Union #456 for 40 years and a member of the Howell Elks Lodge #25195 for 38 years.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Ann Williamson; three children, William R. Williamson III and his wife Alli of Newtown, Pa., Kristen Rimek and her husband Gunther of Howell, and Karen Behrmann and her husband Brian of Buffalo, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Jake and Tanner Williamson, Ryan and Meghan Rimek, and Ana Behrmann; and one sister, Joy Williamson of Perth Amboy.
Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 at Resurrection Catholic Church, with Chris Barrett officiating. Memorial services in New Jersey will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4 at St. William the Abbot, at Lakewood Allenwood Road, Howell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, Hardy, Va. To send condolences online, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Cindi and Fred Hendricks
January 14, 2010
Dear Annie, So sorry to hear of your loss. Billy was a good union brother and friend. Had fun working with him over the years. So sorry to have had little lake time with him but enjoyed the times that we did have. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Call us when you get back to the lake.
Rodger Smith
January 12, 2010
Dear Annie; So sorry.Billy and I started together in the IBEW.We went to night school together and although our paths did'nt cross much over the last 40 years it was great to reunite recently.He was a great friend,a great guy and I am deeply saddened. My prayers are with you and your family...
Jeff Tennant
December 31, 2009
Dear Family,
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bill was a great friend and neighbor, as were all of you and of course Krissy and Gunther remain. Many great memories will certainly be cherished. All of our love and we will see you Monday.
The Tennant Family
Joe Lemmo & Deb Sexton
December 31, 2009
We will miss seeing Bill's smiling face when he visited us at the elks when he was in town. He was a true friend and will be greatly missed.
Alan Bulvanoski
December 31, 2009
Ms. Williamson & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a good man and one of my first mentors in Local #358 IBEW. I shared many a funny moment with him. My prayers are with you all at this time.
December 30, 2009
Dear Annie, Just heard. So sorry. Bill was a great friend. We had great times.
Will see you in NJ.
Steve Vazquez
Peat
December 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Peat Family
Cathy Bauer
December 30, 2009
Dear Annie, I just read this morning of your husband Bill, passing away. I am so sorry Annie. I often think of you . Please know that I will pray for Bill and you. God bless you and your family...... Cathy Bauer
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