Mr. Willie Haywood Williamson

Willie Haywood Williamson, our beloved, departed this earth in peace and was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Danville, VA. Willie was born on July 4, 1938, in Caswell County, North Carolina to the late Sallie Ann Henderson Willamson and Herman Williamson.

Willie was educated in the Caswell County Public School system. He moved to Danville, VA. where he lived for several years and he then moved to Philadelphia, PA., and Washington, DC before returning back to Danville, VA.

Willie came from humble beginnings. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a respectful, easy-going, prideful gentleman who loved to dress, to always look sharp. He was the first person in his immediate family to venture out of the North Carolina/Virginia area to achieve a better quality of life.

In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Williamson Pannell and brother, William Thomas Williamson.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his brother, Leroy Williamson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., Elder Monica Martin Funeral Directress (434)799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. "Our Family Servicing Your Family"