James Harold Williamson, 75, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, October 20th at home surrounded by family. Formerly of Portsmouth, Virginia, James was born to the late Aulzie Lewis and Mary Beatrice Bowden Williamson.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Bonne, of the home; two sons, James Andrew Williamson and his wife Abby, and Brian Ashley Williamson and his wife Crystal; a brother, Edward B. Williamson and his wife Myrtle; four grandchildren, Nicholas Ian Williamson, Christopher Brian Williamson, Olivia Grace Williamson, and Iva Kate Williamson.
Aside from his parents, he is also predeceased by a brother, Andrew Lewis Williamson.
James was proud of his service in the United States Navy from July 17, 1963 until July 16, 1967 and was a Viet Nam veteran with three tours of service as part of a Navy Aircrew. He served with the VS-23 "Blackcat" Squadron aboard the CV-10 also known as the USS Yorktown. He also was an avid Scout and later Scoutmaster, and Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. He also enjoyed spending time with his ears on, going by his handle of "KF4IUV" and was a member of the Cape Fear Amateur Radio Society sponsored by Methodist University.
A Visitation with Family and Friends will be held at Reeves Funeral Home, Hope Mills, from 6 pm until 8 pm Thursday, October 24, 2019.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation.