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1952

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2022

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Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street

Gary, Indiana

Winston Williamson Obituary

Winston Williamson was born December 28, 1952, at St. Mary's Medical Hospital in Gary, Indiana to Device and Auguster Williamson. He had one brother (Marvis Williamson) and two sisters (Marene and Denese Williamson). He attended Alan Alain Locke Elementary school, Tolleston Junior High school, and graduated from West Side High school in Gary, Indiana June 1971. Winston married Bernice Tyner on September 17, 1977, and to this union two children were added: Winston Jr. and Whitney Williamson-Burk. He also had two grandchildren: Winston III, and Kendall Williamson and one greatgrandchild. He was a loving and devoted husband and father for 43 years. Winston was an employee of Inland Steel for 39 years. He retired in 2010. Services will be on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Visitation will start at 9:00am, Funeral Services will start at 11:00am at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home 4209 Grant Street, Gary, Indiana 46408. www.smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 24, 2022.

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Jerry

September 5, 2023

My condolences to the family,I was a childhood friend of Winston and very shocked to find out of his passing. I was visiting Chicago and trying to find him. When I found his obituary. May he Rest In Peace.

Chanae Robinson

July 26, 2022

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you all. I love you!

Rachel Williamson

July 25, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time and in the future.
I am Rachel Williamson, first cousin of Winston's father. I live in Kansas City, MO (raised on the same farm as Winston's father) in Washington, AR

Victoria Ford

July 25, 2022

Bernice, I am so sorry for your loss! My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you, family and everyone who loved your Beloved Winston! May you find Comfort in knowing he is resting in the Arms of JESUS! Sending Love and Prayers!♥♥

Walter & Bessie Reese

July 24, 2022

Bernice, this is going to take some time to absorb. The sadness brought about by Winston's passing weights heavily on our hearts. May the good Lord grant Winston everlasting Peace and may he strengthen you, your children and all those who knew and loved him.

L. Cuttino & Family

July 24, 2022

To Mrs Bernice and the Williamson family, my condolences .

Scott

July 24, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bettie Lyles

July 23, 2022

Bernice, My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Veda Bradshaw

July 23, 2022

Bernice,
You have my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your husband.
I will keep you and your family in prayer.

Barbara Goodman

July 20, 2022

Deepest sympathies to Bernice and the children and all family members
Blessed to meet you thru your wife -you were a compassionate person and oh so kind to others you will be missed

July 20, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Angela Walls and family

Angela Wall

July 20, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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