MARSHALLVILLE, GA - Mr. Leroy Williamson, Sr.age 89, of Marshallville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry, Georgia.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Watson- Mathews Funeral Home. Graveside services will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. atMarshallville City Cemetery with Reverend Charles Carter officiating.
Mr. Leroywas born on April 14, 1927 in Perry, Georgia. Mr. Leroy was a supervisor at Kellwood Manufacturing in Perry, Georgia for over twenty-nine years.He was also a WWII Army Veteran and enjoyed gardening and fishing in his leisure time.
He is survivedby his two sons:Leroy "Buddy" (Peggy) Williamson of Hahira, GA and Michael "Maynard" (Joan) Williamson of Perry, GA.;three grandchildren;Megan Williamson of Jacksonville, FL, Lindsey (Jordan) Kersey of Perry, GA and Justin (Nikki) Williamson of Greenville, SC. ;three great-grandchildren; Dallas Kersey,Sawyer Kate Kersey and Maddie Williamson and one brother, Jack Williamson of Bryon, GA.Preceded in death by Mr. Leroy was his loving wife,Betty Jean Williamson; five siblings; Johnny Williamson,Edgar Williamson, Julia Rigsby, Nanny Ruth Dean and Horace Williamson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry, Georgia.
Friends may express condolences to the family at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com.
Watson-Mathews Funeral Home of Montezuma is in charge of Mr. Williamson's funeral arrangements.