SFC (Ret) James Ernest “Jim” Williamson

SFC (Ret) James Ernest “Jim” Williamson, 72 of Waynesville, MO, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, MO.

Celebration of Life services with military honors will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Mr. Williamson is survived by his wife of 53+ years: Gail (Hovde) Williamson of the home; daughter: Amy and son-in-law Jay Calhoun; daughter: Jill Kelly; precious granddaughter Casandra Hibbert; handsome grandsons: Marcus Hibbert, Travis Kelly, Elijah Kelly, Caleb Kelly, and Nicholas Calhoun; brothers: Dave (Sue) Williamson, twin brother John (Barb), Mike (Suicki), Skip (Judy); sisters: Chris Stewart, Debby McDermott, Carol (Bob) Johnson, Mary (Chuck) Chenowith and Gayle (Rich) Horn; in-laws: Tom (Francine) Hovde-Girard, Barb (Ken) Wise, Roger Hovde, Mark Hovde, Cindy Hubbard and Karen (Roy) Daunhauser; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jim Williamson to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge of St. Louis and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.