Claude Williamson

Mr. Claude Williamson, age 80, of Johnson City, passed away, Wednesday, December 5, 2012, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Mr. Williamson was a native of Cosby, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Jethro Williamson and Belva Megaye Williamson. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Clyde and Clay; two sisters, Irene and Girlene, also preceded him in death. Mr. Williamson was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a retired security guard. Survivors include his loving wife of eighteen years, Betty Osborne Williamson of the home; three daughters, Kathy Simerly and her husband Brian of Johnson City, Phyllis Carder of Johnson City and Rose Williamson; one son, Richard Williamson; six brothers, Cleo, Clinton, Clayton, Charles, Carl and Gay; four sisters, Nancy, Lola, Fay and Ernestine; several grandchildren; three great grandchildren. The funeral service for Mr. Claude Williamson will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday, December 8, 2012 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Pastor Lon Tobin will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Saturday prior to the service. The graveside committal service will be conducted at 1 PM Monday, December 10, 2012 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be the Honor Guard. The Boone Dam Post # 4933 will accord military honors. Minister, family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home by 12:15 PM Monday to go in procession to the cemetery.