Jerry E. Williamson

Jerry E. Williamson, 77, of Dongola, died at 1:22 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at his home. 

He was born Jan. 17, 1942, in Leora, Mo., the son of Arvel and Frances Rankin Williamson.  

He married Janet Sligar on June 1, 1963.

Mr. Williamson was a lifetime member of IBEW Local No. 702, where he worked as a lineman for many years.  

He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, was an avid trike builder and a master storyteller. But his biggest passion was his family and spending time with them.  

Mr. Williamson was also a lifetime member of the NRA. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Ullin and the First Baptist Church of Dongola.

He is survived by his wife, Janet and great-grandson, Daylon Williamson, both of Dongola; sons Jerry (Cathy) Williamson of Florissant, Mo., and Jeff (Patti) Williamson of Dongola; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Williamson, Megan (Joey) Johns, Jessica (Dakota) Sellars, Jared (Jessica) Williamson, Jordan Williamson, Jeremy Sheppard, Jason (Crystal) Sheppard, Jared Sheppard; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters Janus (Richard) Kling of Marion, Betty Ivester of Scott City, Mo., and Emma Nell (Don) Kimbrel of Bloomfield, Mo.; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Lonell and Judy Williamson; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and John Dawes; a great-grandson, Rhyker Johns; his father and mother-in-law, Jack and Dodie Sligar; brothers-in-law, Sam Cole and Keith Ivester.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola, with Mike Cole officiating. Burial was in Christian Chapel Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home. 

To view the obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family visit www.crainsonline.com.

Crain Funeral Home in Dongola was in charge of arrangements.