"Thank each of you for your kind words of my beloved Husband . He truly was a great man. Gentle and kind and a very giving man. Loved by all who knew him. God bless you many many friends . Love to all and Happy New Year"
In loving memory of
Charles Almon Williamson
October 31, 1941 - December 16, 2018
Charles A. Williamson, 77, of Port Charlotte FL passed away December 16, 2018.
Charles was born in Duplin County, NC on October 31, 1941 to the late George A. and Mary A Williamson.
He graduated from Wheat Swamp High School in La Grange, NC. After finishing high school he enlisted in the USAF and served for 4 years.
He worked as a Making/Machinist for IBM Research Triangle in Raleigh, NC for 30 years and also for Stanley Power Tools in New Bern, NC.
He had a passion for restoring corvettes, hit and miss engines and also traveling.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Mary Ellen Williamson; daughters, Pamela (Johnny) Barefoot and Sheila Williamson; son, Troy (Tina) Williamson; brother, John (Edna) Williamson; sisters, Mary Ann W. Trivette and Ilene W. (Johnny) Johnson; stepchildren, Kalon (Geri) Degenhardt, Karen (Bill) Smith, Korey Degenhardt; grandchildren, Mason Williamson, Wyatt Barefoot, Connor (Katie) Smith, Ian (Morgan) Smith, Ross (Amanda) Degenhardt and Ana (Andrew) Clement.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 21 from 11am to 12pm at San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287 with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12pm.
A committal service with military honors will take place on Friday, December 21 at 2pm at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287
Condolences can be made to the family at www.kays-ponger.com
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"Love you Uncle Charles. David,Stephanie, Krista, Lexi and Eli"
"So sorry for your loss. Prayers, love, friendship and heartfelt sympathy to all the family. Love and prayers, Effie Ann C. C. Price and family, Seven Springs, N. C. "
"Great picture of Charles! I loved his passion for cars and all things mechanical. Could fix or repair absolutely anything and enjoyed telling his stories on how he brought cars and small machines back to life. I recall with fond memories all my visits to Florida and how Charles and mom always treated me like a royal guest in their home. My sincere condolences to my mom who has lost her soul mate. Kalon Degenhardt, Perth, Australia."