James R. Williamson
February 14, 1917 ~ September 19, 2007
James R. Williamson, 90, of Weirton passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at the Weirton Medical Center.
He was born on February 14, 1917 in Midway, PA, the son of the late George and Alma Milne Williamson. James was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Fay Sergi Williamson on May 13, 2004, and three brothers, Dale, George (Bud), and Jack Williamson, and his sister, Peggy Douglas.
James retired after over 40 years of service as a conductor on the Penn Central and Conrail Railroad. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weirton, the Masonic Lodge #0297, member of the Scottish Rite, and a Life Member of the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh.
James is survived by his five daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Bill Crum, Susan and Terry Collins, Peggy and Doug Hall, Cindy and Les Bakos, and Melissa and Dan Karas; his sister, Helen Ermiles; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday.
Rev. Donald Dague will preside.
Interment will follow at the Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Weirton.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With sincerest condolences, Larry and Bonnie Olsen
I’ll miss you Grandpap~ Love, Susan
Pat, Peggy and all the families, Your Dad/grandpap will be missed. No words can express how thankful I am for all he did to help mom every meal. He was a joy to spend time with. Our holiday dinners at Wyngate won’t be the same. You’re in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Betty and Anna Marie
Cindy, Les, and family My thoughts and prayers are with you. God blessing to you and your family.
Peggy and Family: I was saddened to hear of your dad’s passing this week. We were already grieving the loss of our friend Bob Ralston, and now you have to say good-bye to your father. Be assured that the entire family is in our prayers and we know that God’s grace (love, strength, comfort, hope, and peace) is always sufficient. Lean on Him and your support group of family & friends. You are loved…
Dear Missy, Don’t know if you will remember me from school. Been along time since graduation. I’m so sorry about your Dad, I lost mine the end of June. Just wanted you to know your in my prayers. Elaine Shughart
Missy and Family, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My daughter Jamie loved your dad when she worked at Wyngate. She said he would always ask about her day and was very sincere in listening to what she would say. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and all of your family.
Having been a part of your family for a large part of my youth, I wanted to send my thoughts and condolences to you. Jennifer DeLost
Missy, Dush and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.