Gary Williamson

Gary Dale Williamson, 47, of Chesterfield passed away at home as he slept on Sunday, July 15, 2007. Gary was the loving father of Sidney Anthony and Jacqueline Camden Williamson of Bon Air. He is survived by his mother, Naomi Prichard Williamson of Chesterfield; two sisters, Marcella Williamson of Chester and Estelene Boratenski of Maryland; two brothers, Michael Williamson of West Virginia and Larry Dean Williamson of Chesterfield; the mother of his children, Carol Williamson Smith of Bon Air; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members in West Virginia and Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Williamson. He was born April 30, 1960, in Logan, WV. He graduated in 1978 from Oceana High School, where he was active in band, basketball and other activities. He attended West Virginia University and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was employed in call centers and personnel recruitment positions in the metro Richmond area for the past 20 years. Gary was more proud of his children than anything else in life. He was an avid fan of the WVU Mountaineer football team and enjoyed music, reading, history and writing in his journal. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3050 West Hundred Rd. Chester, VA 23831. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sidney and Camden Educational Fund at any First Market Bank or mailed to First Market Bank, 12601 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com