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.
So sorry for your loss. prayers to you all !
Sorry for your loss, prayers for your family
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
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
I'm so sorry to learn of John's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
Mary Jeanne Wochner
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the whole family.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Donna
Thank you for your service to your city, community and to our country. Prayers for your family.
My prayers are with you
We are so sorry for your loss.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BLESS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND
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.
Rest In Peace John
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.
Donna, Ginny & family:
I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Jeannie
I am so sorry for your loss, Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
prayers for you and your family so sorry for your loss God Bless
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.