Joseph Carl Williamson: Appalachian Aristocracy

1920 - 2007 (87 years)

Generation: 1

Joseph Carl Williamson was born 04 Mar 1920, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; died 30 Apr 2007, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA.

Notes:

OBITUARY

Richlands News-Press & Clinch Valley News; Richlands, VA; 16 May 2007

Joseph Carl Williamson, 87, of Cedar Bluff, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Born March 4, 1920, in Cedar Bluff, he was the son of the late James (Jim) and Katie Beavers Williamson. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of UMWA and Cross Roads Community Church. In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Wilson Williamson;one son, Joseph Daniel Williamson;one sister, Myrlie Altizer;seven brothers, Jim Williamson, Harve Williamson, Bill Williamson, Robert Williamson, Emory Williamson, G. F. (Bud) Williamson, and Delbert R. Williamson; and one grandson, Joseph Henry Williamson. He was the last surviving member of his family in his generation.

He is survived by one son, David Williamson and wife, Letitia (Tish), whom were his loving caretakers, of Cedar Bluff;five grandchildren, Melanie Hoover, Kimberly Deel, Katherine Lester, Heather Williamson, and Josh Williamson; adopted granddaughter, Amy Williamson;two step- grandchildren, Thomas Claytor and Jodilynn Claytor Tibbs;five great-grandchildren, Christopher Hoover, Emily Kyle, Michael David Kyle, Adam Drew Kyle, and Joseph Tanner Deel.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Joseph C. Williamson
Last Residence:
24609 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
BORN: 4 Mar 1920
Died: 30 Apr 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location, AND obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=williamson&GSiman=1&GScid=50447&GRid=77787678&

Joseph married Nell Wilson. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Joseph Daniel Williamson was born 26 Sep 1943, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Dec 2002; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA.
3. David Williamson

Generation: 2

Joseph Daniel Williamson

(1.Joseph¹) was born 26 Sep 1943, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Dec 2002; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Williamson&GSiman=1&GScid=50447&GRid=133125507&
Inscription:
SP4 US Army Vietnam

3. David Williamson (1.Joseph¹)