John Charles Williamson

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of Mountain Home, AR

May 31, 1938 - April 27, 2017

John Charles Williamson, age 78, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Mountain Home. He was born May 31, 1938 in Cook County, Illinois. His parents were Lee and Rita (Koppenhaver) Williamson.

John proudly served his country in the US Navy post-Korean conflict aboard the USS Sperry. He served 26 years for the City of Arvada, Colorado as a decorated police officer. He was president and founder of the Colorado Crime Prevention Association. During this period of time, he was involved in the creation of McGruff the Crime Dog and was decorated by the National Crime Prevention Institute. He served yearly with the Christmas Crusade for Children in the Arvada, Colorado area. John retired in 1993 from Arvada Police Department and moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where he served 10 years as the Baxter County Officer of Emergency Management. He was an avid ham radio operator for 55 years and a former president of the Twin Lakes Ham Radio Association. He was a proud patriot who spent his life serving others.

John is survived by his wife, Donna, of the home, son Robert and wife Kim Williamson of Houston, Texas; son Jeff Williamson of Golden, Colorado; daughter Ginny and husband Steve Gadberry of Mountain Home; son Frank and wife Teresa Barbeau of Cedar Falls, Iowa; sister Janet and husband Jim Musters of Plainfield, Indiana; brother Rick and wife Vicky Williamson of Mountain Home; sister Dianne and husband Jeff Dean of Mountain Home; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of beloved nieces, nephews and extended family members, as well as friends and colleagues.

John was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Rita Williamson, son Mark Williamson, sister Joyce Trump and niece Jana Willes.

Family and friends will gather for a private Celebration of Life on May 6, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of the Ozarks 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653.


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19 Condolence(s)
Sandy-taylor
Springdale, AR
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Monday, March 29, 2021

So sorry for your loss. prayers to you all !

Steve and Clarene Morrow
Mtn Home, AR
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Monday, March 29, 2021

Sorry for your loss, prayers for your family

Mary Setzer
Summit, AR
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Monday, March 29, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

Mike and Dianna Roller
Gassville, AR
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Saturday, May 6, 2017

To all the Williamson family, especially Rick and Vicky and Dianne and Jeff,
We are so sorry for your loss. The relationship of a sibling is very special one. We did not know John, but I'm sure he will be missed greatly.
Please accept our condolences. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller

Mary Jeanne Wochner
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, May 5, 2017

I'm so sorry to learn of John's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
Mary Jeanne Wochner

Denton and Tiffany Chipps
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, May 5, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Karen Seats
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Thursday, May 4, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the whole family.

Harlene Stofle
Chowchilla,
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss, Donna

Ricky Shelton
Memphis, TN
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Thank you for your service to your city, community and to our country. Prayers for your family.

Howard Stinnett
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

My prayers are with you

Gay and Tim Perdue
Gassville, AR
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Monday, May 1, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss.

BETTY FLETCHER
Gassville, AR
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Monday, May 1, 2017

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BLESS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND

Tom & Robin Denton
Midway, AR
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Monday, May 1, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We share in your sadness as you remember John. Please know we are thinking of you and that our hearts are with you always.

Rick Caples
Mtn Home,
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Saturday, April 29, 2017

Rest In Peace John

Patty Kotlicky
Midway, AR
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Friday, April 28, 2017

God bless and rest in peace, John. My sincerest sympathies to all of the family. Donna, my heart is with you and if I can be of any help, please let me know.

Jeannie Lillo
Clarkridge, AR
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Friday, April 28, 2017

Donna, Ginny & family:
I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Jeannie

Gena Wallis
Gassville,
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Thursday, April 27, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss, Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty Fletcher
Gassville, AR
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Thursday, April 27, 2017

prayers for you and your family so sorry for your loss God Bless

Audra Chapmon
Searcy, AR
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Thursday, April 27, 2017

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear John. I hope that you will find comfort in the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29 where he promised that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect back to life those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-13) May your family draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.